discreet, reverently, humbly
謹 centers on careful, respectful restraint in behavior and expression: being discreet, acting reverently, or speaking humbly.
謹 combines 言 (speech) with 堇, which likely contributes the sound and carries a sense of carefulness or restraint. The character expresses discreet, respectful speech.
Words 言 spoken with the careful restraint of 堇 (a component associated with caution) become discreet and reverent. Imagine choosing your words humbly, as if handling something delicate.
For キン, picture a discreet king who speaks humbly: king -> キン, and his words 言 are always reverent.
imprudent; indiscreet; immodest; indecent; inconsiderate; inappropriate
self restraint; moderating one's own behavior; penitence; discipline
carefully made; carefully produced
respectfully; humbly; reverently
wishes of happiness
very truly yours (a complimentary close used in a letter written in an old epistolary style)
very truly yours; very respectfully yours
slight flaw
confinement to one's home; being made to stay at home
I wish to state respectfully that ...
stern; grave; solemn; sobersided
sober and honest
humbly presenting; respectfully presenting
informing with respect; announcing respectfully
Dear Sir or Madam; Dear Sirs; Gentlemen
suspension (from work or school)
respectfully written
yours sincerely; sincerely yours; yours truly
conscientious; scrupulous
listening attentively