言葉を慎む

ことばをつつしむ

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to watch what one says; to mind one's language See also: 口を慎む (くちをつつしむ).

Kanji

• 言 say. Read as こと.
• 葉 leaf
• 慎 prudent. Read as つつしむ.

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