Vocab Info
N2 Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
慎むto be careful, to be discreet, to do in moderation, to refrain (from overdoing), to abstain, to be reverent, to be purified, to be chaste
Dictionary Definition
Common
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
1.
to be careful, to be discreet
usu. 慎むGodan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
2.
to do in moderation, to refrain (from overdoing), to abstain
usu. 慎むGodan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
3.
to be reverent
Only applies to 謹むGodan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
4.
to be purified, to be chaste
All Forms
慎む 【つつしむ】、謹む 【つつしむ】、虔む 【つつしむ】
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健康のためにタバコを慎む。
I refrain from smoking for the sake of health.
母が娘に:「無責任な行動を慎みなさい。」
A mother to her daughter: 'Please refrain from acting irresponsibly.'
体重が増えたので暴飲暴食を慎む事にしました。
I decided to refrain from overeating and drinking excessively because I gained weight.
王の前で口を慎まなかったあの家来は処刑されてしまうだろう。
That servant who did not refrain from speaking in front of the king will probably be executed.
自分よりも地位が高い人がいる時は身を慎むに越したことはありません。
It is better to be discreet when you are surrounded by people of higher status than you.
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