慎む
N1つつしむ
謹む虔む
[tsutsushimu]
Meanings
1.GodanTransitive
to be careful; to be discreet
2.GodanTransitive
to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to abstain
3.GodanTransitive
to be reverent
4.GodanTransitive
to be purified; to be chaste
Examples
健康のために飲酒を慎むよう医師に勧められた。
The doctor advised me to be moderate with alcohol for the sake of my health.
公共の場では大声での会話を慎むべきである。
One should refrain from loud conversation in public places.
発言を慎んでいたが、最終的に意見を述べることにした。
I had been holding back my words, but ultimately decided to voice my opinion.