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

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