慎重

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.

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