1
to be careful in speech
1
to be careful;to be discreet
usu. 慎む
時が時だからことばを慎みなさい。
As the situation is delicate, you should be careful of what you say.
2
to do in moderation;to refrain (from overdoing);to abstain
usu. 慎む
でしゃばるのは慎んでください。
Please refrain from pushing forward.
3
only applies to
謹む
to be reverent
4
to be purified;to be chaste
Other forms
謹む 【つつしむ】 · 虔む 【つつしむ】