慎
慎·prudent, discreet, careful
- On-yomi
- シン
- Kun-yomi
- つつし(む)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 慎重 | しんちょう | careful, cautious |
| 慎む | つつしむ | to be discreet, to refrain from |
| 謹慎 | きんしん | being confined at home as a penalty |
| 慎ましい | つつましい | modest, humble |
Example sentences
彼は慎重に車を運転する。
かれはしんちょうにくるまをうんてんする。
He drives carefully.
ここではタバコを慎んでください。
ここではタバコをつつしんでください。
Please refrain from smoking here.
慎重に検討した上で決めます。
しんちょうにけんとうしたうえできめます。
I will decide after careful consideration.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 慎重 as しんじゅう — it is しんちょう
- Confusing 慎重 (cautious) with 貴重 (きちょう, precious)
Memory aid
Picture it
A heart (忄) kept true (真) — holding yourself in check rather than acting on impulse.
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