自じ重ちょう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

self-respect; dignity

Refers to maintaining one's dignity and not doing anything shameful. Often used in the phrase 自重する (to behave with self-respect).

• 彼かれはいつも自じ重ちょうして行こう動どうしている。

  He always acts with self-respect.

• もっと自じ重ちょうしなさい。

  Show more self-respect.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

prudence; restraint; holding back

Used when someone refrains from doing something rash or excessive, often in the context of controlling one's behavior or impulses. Common in warnings or advice.

• 飲のみ過すぎないように自じ重ちょうした。

  I restrained myself from drinking too much.

• 彼かれは怒いかりを自じ重ちょうした。

  He held back his anger.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health

Specifically refers to looking after one's physical well-being, such as avoiding overwork or unhealthy habits. Often used in the context of health advice.

• 医い者しゃに自じ重ちょうするように言いわれた。

  The doctor told me to take care of myself.

• 健けん康こうのために自じ重ちょうしてください。

  Please be careful with your health.