謹(つつし)んで

つつしんで
adverb
respectfully; humbly; sincerely
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1. respectfully; humbly; reverently
An adverb expressing respect and humility, used when making formal statements, offers, or condolences.
謹(つつし)んでお悔(く)やみ申(もう)し上(あ)げます。
Please accept my sincere condolences.
謹(つつし)んで新年(しんねん)のお慶(よろこ)びを申(もう)し上(あ)げます。
I respectfully extend New Year's greetings.
ご招待(しょうたい)を謹(つつし)んでお受(う)けいたします。
I humbly accept your invitation.

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This is very formal language used in ceremonial contexts, written correspondence, and official announcements.

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Etymology

From the verb 謹(つつし)む (to be discreet, to be reverent) in て-form. The kanji 謹(きん) conveys respect and carefulness.

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