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KANJI
prudence
caution, discretion, modesty
Kun'yomi
つつしtsutsushi
On'yomi
しんshin
Example sentences
じゅうようけつだんくださいは、つねしんちょうたいもとめられる。
When making important decisions, a cautious attitude is always required.
おおやけでは、ことづかいやふるいをつつしむべきだ。
In public, one should be careful with their language and behavior.
かれてきせつはつげんにより、チームはいちてききんしんしょぶんした。
Due to his inappropriate remarks, the team imposed a temporary suspension.

Practice exercises

1
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つつししん
2
Answer
prudencediscretioncautionmodestyhumility
3
ちょう
Prudence; discretion; caution
Answer
しんちょう
4
きん
House arrest; suspension from duty; self-restraint
Answer
きんしん
5
慎ましい
Modest; humble; discreet; frugal
Answer
つつましい
6
慎む
To be careful; to be discreet; to be moderate; to refrain
Answer
つつしむ