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自粛 (じしゅく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
self-restraint ; voluntary restraint ; self-discipline
Often used in social, business, or public contexts where individuals or organizations voluntarily refrain from certain actions out of consideration for others or to avoid criticism. Common during crises or sensitive periods.
The company voluntarily suspended advertising following the scandal.
Similar words 我が 慢まん 我慢 is personal endurance or patience, often suppressing one's own desires or discomfort. 自粛 is more about voluntary restraint in a social or public context, often under external pressure or norms.
遠えん 慮りょ 遠慮 is holding back out of politeness or consideration for others in interpersonal situations. 自粛 is broader, often involving institutional or societal self-regulation.
Etymology Compound of 自 (self) and 粛 (solemn, restrained). The kanji 粛 originally relates to solemnity and strictness, giving the word a formal, serious tone.
