慎む

つつしむ

to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing)

JLPT N1 common word Also written 謹む、虔む

Meaning

v5mvt
to be careful; to be discreet
v5mvt
to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to abstain
v5mvt
to be reverent
v5mvt
to be purified; to be chaste

Example sentences

田中さん！殿方と共同生活してるのよ！ノーパンは慎みなさい！

Miss Tanaka! You are living with gentlemen house mates! Please refrain from being pantless!
彼女は酒を慎んでいる。

She abstains from drinking.
彼がおしゃべりを慎もうと言った。

He said he would keep from chatting.