abstinent in Japanese
abstinent in Japanese is 禁欲 — abstinent means choosing not to give in to a desire, especially for food or drink.
abstinent in Japanese
禁欲
Pronounced: kin'yoku
Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
What does "abstinent" mean?
- adj Choosing not to give in to a desire, especially for food or drink.
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What is "abstinent" in Japanese?
"abstinent" in Japanese is 禁欲. abstinent means: Choosing not to give in to a desire, especially for food or drink.
How do you pronounce 禁欲?
"abstinent" in Japanese is 禁欲, pronounced "kin'yoku".
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