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Secondary schoolJLPT N1

humility, be careful, discreet, prudent

13 strokes · frequency rank #999

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つつし.む、つつ.ましい、つつし、つつし.み

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Common words

  1. しんちょうcareful; cautious; prudent; discreet1
    • Discretion is proper to judges.

    • He is a careful player.

    • He is deliberate in his action.

  2. つつしむto be careful; to be discreet2
    • Please refrain from pushing forward.

    • As the situation is delicate, you should be careful of what you say.

    • You'd better hold your tongue.

  3. きんしんself restraint; moderating one's own behavior; penitence; discipline3
  4. つつしみmodesty; self-control; discretion4
    • Modesty is befitting to a young girl.

  5. ふきんしんimprudent; indiscreet; immodest; indecent5

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