Meaning

Primary

To Be Discreet

Alternative

To Be Careful

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

If you have humility you will try to be discreet.

Reading

つつしむ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Why are you going to be discreet? Because that tutu she (つつし) wears is really embarrassing.

Context

Context Sentences

電車の乗客は、携帯での会話を慎むべきだ。

People on the train should refrain from having cell phone conversations.

Kanji Composition