ちょ

noun, takes する, intransitive verb

  1. self-respect.
  2. prudence, not acting rashly, restraining oneself.
  3. taking care of oneself, being careful with one's health.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ちょ
自重 じちょう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

oneself
ジ みずか.ら おの.ずから (2nd, N4)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
eye, class, look
め モク ボク (1st, N4)
heavy, important, esteem
ジュウ おも.い かさ.ねる (3rd, N4)
thousand
セン ち かず (1st, N5)
ri, village, parent's home
さと リ さ (2nd)
rice field, rice paddy
た デン たん (1st, N4)
soil, earth, ground
ド つち は (1st, N5)