Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 慎み(つつしみ) in Japanese

慎み, 謹み, 慎しみ, 虔み, 虔しみ
Kana Reading
つつしみ
Romaji
tsutsushimi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    modesty; self-control; discretion
    Example sentence
    若いには慎み似つかわしい Modesty is befitting to a young girl.

Examples of 慎み, 謹み, 慎しみ, 虔み, 虔しみ, つつしみ in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

17 strokes

discreet, reverently, humbly

On'Yomi: キン

Kun'Yomi: つつし.む

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JLPT 1

13 strokes

humility, be careful, discrete, prudent

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: つつし.む, つつし, つつし.み

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18 strokes

On'Yomi: キン

Kun'Yomi: つつしむ

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10 strokes

respect

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: つつし.む

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