Kanji

What does the kanji 謹 mean?

謹 means cautious, respectful. On'yomi キン. Kun'yomi つつし.む.

Quick facts
On'yomiキン
Kun'yomiつつし.む
Strokes17
Main radical言
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi キンKun'yomi つつし.む
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework17 strokes

cautious, respectful

Memory hook

Words (言) spoken with great care before the gate — RESPECTFUL, DISCREET.

Stroke order · 17 strokes

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Common words

  • 謹むつつしむto be discreet, restrained; to be respectful

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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