This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

用心

要心、 要慎

Reading

Kana: ようじん
Romaji: youjin
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Definition

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1

care; precaution; guarding; caution

Kanji

Readings: ヨウ、 もち.いる
Meanings: utilize, business, service, use, employ
Readings: シン、 こころ、 -ごころ
Meanings: heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)
Readings: ヨウ、 い.る、 かなめ
Meanings: need, main point, essence, pivot, key to
Readings: シン、 つつし.む、 つつし、 つつし.み
Meanings: humility, be careful, discreet, prudent

Example Sentences

スリにご用心(ようじん)
➥Look out for pickpockets.
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用心(ようじん)しなさい。
➥Take care!
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用心(ようじん)勇気(ゆうき)大半(たいはん)
➥Discretion is the better part of valor.
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スリに()用心(ようじん)
➥Be on your guard against pickpockets.
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すりに用心(ようじん)せよ。
➥Look out for pickpockets.
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()用心(ようじん)をしなさい。
➥Guard against the danger of fire.
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