慎む

• 読み: つつしむ
• ローマ字: tsutsushimu
• 漢字の分解: 慎 (shin/tsutsushi) — be careful, be discreet, be prudent
• 発音: /tsɯ.tsɯ.ɕi.mɯ/

意味

To be careful; to be discreet; to refrain from; to exercise restraint.

A Group 1 (godan) transitive verb meaning to restrain oneself or exercise prudence. Often used when advising someone to refrain from certain behaviours (drinking, speaking loudly). Carries a tone of self-discipline and propriety. Also written as 謹む in very formal contexts.

例文

1. 体調が悪いときは飲酒を慎むべきだ。
2. 公共の場では大声を慎んでください。
3. 言葉を慎まないと誤解を招くことがある。

使い方ガイド

場面: health advice, etiquette, self-discipline

トーン: admonishing

起源と歴史

From the kanji 慎 combining 心 (heart) and 真 (true), suggesting holding one's true heart in check. Historically associated with Confucian values of self-restraint and propriety.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal