1.
self-restraint, self-control, prudence
The act of restraining oneself from rash or inappropriate actions; exercising caution and discretion in one's behavior.
自重を求める
to call for self-restraint
発言には自重してください。
Please exercise restraint in your remarks.
政府は国民に外出の自重を呼びかけた。
The government called on citizens to refrain from going out.
USAGE: Used as a noun or with する to form the verb 自重する (to exercise self-restraint).
HOMOPHONE: Different from 自重 (one's own weight), which is read differently.
NUANCE: 自重 implies voluntary self-control, often used in formal or official contexts when asking people to moderate their behavior.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 自重する (to exercise self-restraint)
- 自重を求める (to call for self-restraint)
- 自重を促す (to urge self-restraint)
- 発言の自重 (restraint in remarks)
RELATED WORDS:
- 慎む (to refrain from, be prudent)
- 控える (to refrain from, hold back)
- 自粛 (voluntary restraint)
- 自制 (self-control)