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慎み

謹み、 慎しみ、 虔み、 虔しみ

Reading

Kana: つつしみ
Romaji: tsutsushimi
Kana
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Definition

1

modesty; self-control; discretion

Kanji

Readings: シン、 つつし.む、 つつし、 つつし.み
Meanings: humility, be careful, discreet, prudent
Readings: キン、 つつし.む
Meanings: discreet, reverently, humbly
Readings: ケン、 つつし.む
Meaning: respect

Example Sentences

(わか)(むすめ)には(つつし)みが()つかわしい。
➥Modesty is befitting to a young girl.
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田中(たなか)さん!殿方(とのがた)共同(きょうどう)生活(せいかつ)してるのよ!ノーパンは(つつし)みなさい!
➥Miss Tanaka! You are living with gentlemen house mates! Please refrain from being pantless!
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(とき)(とき)だからことばを(つつし)みなさい。
➥As the situation is delicate, you should be careful of what you say.
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その(ひと)(つつし)(ふか)いのか、それとも怠惰(たいだ)なのかと(ひと)(おも)うだろう。
➥They would think the person is modest or lazy.
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