Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 自粛(じしゅく) in Japanese

自粛
Kana Reading
じしゅく
Romaji
jishuku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    self-control; self-discipline; self-restraint
    Example sentence
    彼は自粛の波に乗らなかった。 He flew in the face of Jishuku.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Japanese custom of apology followed by reclusion when caught doing something

Examples of 自粛, じしゅく in a sentence

Kanji in this word

粛 JLPT 1

11 strokes

solemn, quietly, softly

On'Yomi: シュク, スク

Kun'Yomi: つつし.む

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自 JLPT 4

6 strokes

oneself

On'Yomi: ジ, シ

Kun'Yomi: みずか.ら, おの.ずから, おの.ずと

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