Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 慎ましい(つつましい) in Japanese

慎ましい
Kana Reading
つつましい
Romaji
tsutsumashii
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    modest; reserved; quiet; humble
    Example sentence
    彼女人気ある音楽家が、とてもつつましい She is a popular musician but very modest.

Examples of 慎ましい, つつましい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

13 strokes

humility, be careful, discrete, prudent

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: つつし.む, つつし, つつし.み

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