慎む

verb (godan)つつしむ · tsutsushimu

1. Englishto be careful; to be discreet

   • 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. Englishto do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to abstain

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

3. Englishto be reverent

4. Englishto be purified; to be chaste

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