“Prudence” in Japanese
Short answer
Prudence in Japanese is “思慮” (shiryo). Full meaning: prudence, discretion, thought, consideration.
Other ways to say “Prudence” in Japanese
分別
funbetsu discretion, prudence, good sense, judgement, judgment, wisdom, discernment; separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling), classification, discrimination, division, distinction
分別心
funbetsushin prudence, distinction, discrimination
小心
shiaoshin timidity, cowardice; prudence, pedantry
世才
sesai worldly wisdom, practical wisdom, prudence, shrewdness
自重
jijuu self-respect; prudence, not acting rashly, restraining oneself; taking care of oneself, being careful with one's health
倹
ken economizing, thriftiness, prudence, frugality
しょうしん
shoushin timidity, cowardice; prudence, pedantry
分べつ
bunbetsu discretion, prudence, good sense, judgement, judgment, wisdom, discernment; separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling), classification, discrimination, division, distinction
ふんべつ
funbetsu discretion, prudence, good sense, judgement, judgment, wisdom, discernment; separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling), classification, discrimination, division, distinction
深慮
shinryo deliberate, careful, thoughtful, thoughtfulness, prudence
心がけ
kokorogake (mental) attitude, way of thinking, attention, care, prudence, intention
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