N2
つつしむ (tsutsushimu)
慎む
to be careful, to refrain from, to be moderate in, to abstain from
💡 Nuance & Usage:
To exercise self-restraint, caution, or moderation, especially in behavior, speech, or consumption. Polite and formal. (言動や態度を控えめにする、また特定のことを控える。)
📝 Example Sentences
公共の場では、発言を慎むべきだ。
You should be careful with your words in public places.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "慎む"!
病気なので、しばらくは油っこい食べ物を_______方がいいでしょう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「病気」のため「油っこい食べ物」を「控える」という意味で「慎む」が適切です。
English: Due to 'illness', 'refraining from' (慎む) 'oily food' is appropriate.
English: Due to 'illness', 'refraining from' (慎む) 'oily food' is appropriate.
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