慎重
0%
Log in to evaluate your pronunciation.
No feedback yet. Please speak to see your results.
Base na-adjective form. Describes a careful or cautious nature. Used with 『な』 (na) before nouns, e.g., 『慎重な人』 (shinchou na hito, 'a careful person').
Theme
User is discussing a new project at work with their senior colleague, Mr. Tanaka, who emphasizes careful planning.
慎重
しんちょう
careful, prudent, cautious
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
To remember 『慎重』 (shinchou, 'careful'), think of 'shin' (as in shin guard for protection) and 'chou' (like 'chow' for food) — being careful with your food to avoid spills! 'Shin chow' → careful!
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, being 『慎重』 (shinchou, 'careful') is valued in decision-making and social interactions. It's often used to describe someone who thinks things through, such as in business or personal matters.
Forms
Base: 慎重Base na-adjective form. Describes a careful or cautious nature. Used with 『な』 (na) before nouns, e.g., 『慎重な人』 (shinchou na hito, 'a careful person').
Negative: 慎重じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') to the base form → 『慎重じゃない』 (shinchou janai, 'not careful').
Past: 慎重だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past marker) to the base form → 『慎重だった』 (shinchou datta, 'was careful').
Adverbial: 慎重にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) to the base form → 『慎重に』 (shinchou ni, 'carefully').
Comparative: より慎重Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『より慎重』 (yori shinchou, 'more careful').
Superlative: 一番慎重Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'most') + base adjective → 『一番慎重』 (ichiban shinchou, 'the most careful').