慎

Alternative forms
Note the different forms, which correspond to different forms of 真.

Glyph origin
– a behavior trait (heart), care, caution. Note that 真 means “truth, genuine, sincerity”, hence connotations of “acting sincerely, with care”.

Definitions

 * 1) prudent; cautious; careful

Kanji

 * 1) humility
 * 2) be careful
 * 3) discreet
 * 4) prudent