2 Japanese words read shinchou
shinchou (しんちょう) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 慎重 · 身長.
慎重
しんちょうCareful, prudent, cautious
N3na-adjective·shinchou
How to remember it
慎 (careful) + 重 (heavy) — weighing every action seriously before acting.
Example sentences
彼は慎重に計画を立てた。
かれはしんちょうにけいかくをたてた。
He made his plans carefully.
慎重な人と付き合いたい。
しんちょうなひととつきあいたい。
I want to associate with prudent people.
Usage
Na-adjective; opposite of 軽率 (rash); used for people, decisions, and actions.
Related words
用心深い注意深い軽率無鉄砲
身長
しんちょうHeight, stature (of a person)
N3noun·shinchou
How to remember it
身 (body) + 長 (long) — the 'length' of one's body.
Example sentences
彼の身長は180センチだ。
かれのしんちょうはひゃくはちじゅうセンチだ。
His height is 180 cm.
身長を測る。
しんちょうをはかる。
To measure one's height.
Usage
Only for people's height; pairs with 測る and ~センチ.
Related words
体重体格高さ伸長