慎重
Meanings
1
Describes a person, action, or attitude that is deliberate, avoids risk, and thinks things through. Often used when weighing decisions or handling sensitive matters.
Antonyms: 軽率
He has a cautious personality and always thinks carefully before making big decisions.
This issue needs to be handled with care.
Usage patterns
- 慎重に〈動詞〉to do something carefully/cautiously
We need to think carefully about this issue.
- 〈事〉に慎重になるto become cautious about something
After failing once, he became cautious about investing.
- 慎重な〈人〉a careful, cautious person
She is a cautious person who takes time to decide.
- 慎重を要するto require caution
This surgery requires great caution.