synonym Comparative
思慮
VS
自重
Differences Between "思慮" and "自重"
Option A
思慮
Meaning
prudence, discretion, thoughtfulness, consideration
Reading
しりょ (shiryo)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は思慮深い人なので、軽率な行動はしない。
He is a thoughtful person, so he doesn't act rashly.
Option B
自重
Meaning
self-respect, prudence, taking care of oneself; weighing oneself (sumo term)
Reading
じちょう (jichou)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
公の場では、もっと自重した発言をするべきだ。
In public, one should make more prudent statements.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(prudence, discretion, thoughtfulness, consideration)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 思慮: 行動を起こす前に、結果や影響をよく考えてから判断すること。慎重さや賢明さを伴う考え。「思慮深い」と形容詞的に使われることも多い。(To consider the results and effects carefully before taking action and making a judgment. It implies caution and wisdom. Often used with 深い/が足りない.)
- 自重: In daily use, it means to be prudent, to take care of oneself, or to be careful about one's actions and words, especially in public or delicate situations. It implies self-restraint.
- 思慮: 行動を起こす前に、結果や影響をよく考えてから判断すること。慎重さや賢明さを伴う考え。「思慮深い」と形容詞的に使われることも多い。(To consider the results and effects carefully before taking action and making a judgment. It implies caution and wisdom. Often used with 深い/が足りない.)
- 自重: In daily use, it means to be prudent, to take care of oneself, or to be careful about one's actions and words, especially in public or delicate situations. It implies self-restraint.
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