“Discretion” in Japanese
Short answer
Discretion in Japanese is “分別” (funbetsu). Full meaning: discretion, prudence, good sense, judgement, judgment, wisdom, discernment; separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling), classification, discrimination, division, distinction.
Other ways to say “Discretion” in Japanese
手心
tegokoro discretion, consideration, allowance
裁量
sairyou discretion, judgement, judgment
計らい
hakarai arrangement, good offices, discretion, judgment, disposition
裁量権
sairyouken discretion, discretionary power
戒慎
kaishin caution, discretion
思慮
shiryo prudence, discretion, thought, consideration
弁え
wakimae discernment, discretion; knowledge, understanding, sense
思し召し
oboshimeshi thoughts, opinion, (one's) discretion; however much money you wish to give (as alms, a fee at a museum, etc.); fondness (for a significant other, etc.; often used teasingly), love, fancy, liking
ディスクレション
deisukureshon discretion
了見
ryouken idea, thought, intention, design, view, inclination, decision, motive; discretion; forgiveness, pardon, toleration, tolerance
自由裁量
jiyuusairyou latitude, (at one's) discretion, discretionary powers, a free hand
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