Meaning

Primary

Self Control

Alternatives

Self Discipline, Self Restraint

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you're solemn by yourself, you have a lot of self control. You don't need anyone to tell you to be that way, you have your own self discipline.

Reading

じしゅく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

役員の不祥事発覚を受け、本日は全社員が営業活動を自粛致します。

With the staff scandal coming to light, all employees are to restrain themselves from doing business activities today.

Kanji Composition