modesty, restraint, or discretion in behavior; self-control and proper reserve, often referring to polite or appropriate conduct.
公の場では慎みを忘れずに話すべきだ。
You should speak with restraint and discretion in public settings.
彼女は慎み深く、あまり自慢しない。
She is modest and doesn't boast much.
年長者に対する慎みが見られない行為は問題だ。
Behaviors that show no respect or restraint toward elders are problematic.