慎
humility · be careful · discreet · prudent
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and true. Heart truly cautious.
Symbolism
Careful, restraint, refrain. Represents being cautious.
Component Breakdown
heart + 真
Words & Expressions
Words written with 慎
Four-Character Compounds
慎重居士
しんちょうこじ
very cautious person; very prudent person; very discreet person
慎み深い
つつしみぶかい
Modest and prudent; Being reserved and well-mannered
Anime & Manga
慎重勇者～この勇者が俺ＴＵＥＥＥくせに慎重すぎる～
Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious
A well-known work with 慎 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
中岡慎太郎
Name contains 慎
Nakaoka Shintarō was a samurai in Bakumatsu period Japan, and a close associate of Sakamoto Ryōma in the movement to overthrow the Tokugawa shogunate.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“discreet”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 慎 mean in Japanese?
慎 means humility, be careful, discreet, prudent.
How do you read 慎?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: つつし.む、つつ.ましい、つつし、つつし.み (tsutsushimu, tsutsumashii, tsutsushi, tsutsushimi).
How many strokes does 慎 have?
慎 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 慎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
慎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means humility, be careful, discreet, prudent. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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