1.
prudence; caution; carefulness
The quality of being careful and deliberate in one's actions or decisions, avoiding unnecessary risks.
もっと慎重さが必要だ。
More caution is needed.
彼の慎重さには定評がある。
His prudence is well-known.
判断には慎重さと大胆さの両方が求められる。
Both caution and boldness are required in making decisions.
The noun form of the na-adjective 慎重 (cautious; careful), created by adding the suffix さ. While 慎重 describes the quality of a person or action, 慎重さ treats caution as an abstract concept that can be discussed, required, or lacking.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 慎重さが必要: caution is necessary
- 慎重さを欠く: to lack caution
- 慎重さに欠ける: to be wanting in prudence
- 慎重さが求められる: prudence is required
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 注意深さ: attentiveness — focuses on paying attention to details
- 用心深さ: wariness — emphasizes vigilance against danger
- 慎重: cautious; careful — the adjective form used to describe behavior directly