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慎み深い (つつしみぶかい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
i-adjective
discreet ; modest ; cautious
Describes a person who is reserved, careful in speech and behavior, and avoids drawing attention. Often used positively for someone who is humble and considerate.
To interact with a reserved attitude.
Written forms 慎つつし み 深ぶか い Usage 100%
虔つつし み 深ぶか い
Rare variant using the kanji 虔.
Kanji 慎 humility, be careful, discreet 深 deep, heighten, intensify Similar words 控ひか えめ 控えめ emphasizes restraint and not being pushy, while 慎み深い adds a nuance of moral carefulness and humility.
謙けん 虚きょ 謙虚 is a more formal term for humility, often used in professional or philosophical contexts, whereas 慎み深い is more about everyday discreet behavior.
Etymology Compound of 慎み (つつしみ, 'discretion, modesty') + 深い (ふかい, 'deep'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since classical Japanese to describe a deeply modest and cautious character.
