Meaning

Primary

Self Control

Alternative

Self Restraint

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Self control is self control and self restraint. Have some!

Reading

じせい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

私としては、断然フランボワイヤン様式の方が良かったんですが、そこはまぁ自制しています。

I definitely prefer flamboyant styles, but I practice self restraint.

お酒を飲み始めると、自制がうまくきかなくなるんです。

When I start drinking, I tend to loose the ability to control myself.

自制の出来ない人は、株式投資はしない方がいい。

People who don't have self restraint shouldn't invest in stocks.

Kanji Composition