Kanji: 謹 (Humble/Respectful)
The kanji 謹 embodies the concepts of "humility," "respect," and "solemnity." It is used to express polite, formal, or cautious behavior, often in social or ceremonial contexts.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): キン (kin)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): つつし（む）(tsutsushimu)
Common Words & Usage:
謹む (tsutsushimu) - Verb. To be humble, discreet, or prudent.
謹賀 (kinga) - Noun. A respectful New Year's greeting (as in 謹賀新年 - "Respectfully, Happy New Year").
謹慎 (kinshin) - Noun/Suru-verb. Suspension (from duties/school), house arrest as a form of apology.
謹呈 (kintei) - Noun/Suru-verb. Respectfully dedicated to (used in book dedications).
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 不適切な発言をしたため、彼は一週間の謹慎を命じられた。
Romaji: Futekisetsu na hatsugen o shita tame, kare wa isshūkan no kinshin o meijirareta.
English: For making an inappropriate remark, he was ordered to a one-week suspension.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 謹 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.