つつしむ

慎 む

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

    to be careful, to be discreet
    usu. 慎む

    • 時が時だからことばを慎みなさい。
      As the situation is delicate, you should be careful of what you say.

  2. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

    to do in moderation, to refrain (from overdoing), to abstain
    usu. 慎む

    • でしゃばるのは慎んでください。
      Please refrain from pushing forward.

  3. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

    to be reverent

  4. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

    to be purified, to be chaste