modesty; self-control; discretion
Refers to the quality of being modest, restrained, or discreet in behavior, speech, or attitude. Often used in contexts of social propriety and self-discipline.
She is a modest person.
Act without forgetting modesty.
discreet; modest; cautious
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
Irregular okurigana usage; not standard.
Rare variant; 謹 is more often seen in the verb 謹む.
Very rare variant using 虔.
Irregular okurigana usage with 虔; extremely rare.
Derived from the verb 慎む (つつしむ, 'to be discreet, to refrain'). The noun form 慎み carries the nominalized meaning of the action or quality.