Vocabulary

What does 慎む (つつしむ, tsutsushimu) mean?

慎む (つつしむ, tsutsushimu) means to be careful; to be discreet.

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Readingつつしむ
Romajitsutsushimu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
つつしむ
tsutsushimu

to be careful; to be discreet

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to be careful; to be discreet
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to abstain
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to be reverent
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to be purified; to be chaste

Also written: 謹む、虔む

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