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restraint in Japanese

restraint in Japanese is 我慢 — restraint means a device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.

restraint in Japanese

我慢
noun
Pronounced: gaman
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve

What does "restraint" mean?

  1. noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
    "The child seat has a five-point restraint to keep the toddler safe."
  2. noun Self-control; the quality of holding back from acting on every impulse.
    "He showed remarkable restraint and didn't respond to the insult."
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restraint in a sentence

  • The child seat has a five-point restraint to keep the toddler safe.
  • Security fitted a physical restraint after the patient became violent.
  • He showed remarkable restraint and didn't respond to the insult.
  • The design uses restraint, favouring a few clean elements over clutter.

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What is "restraint" in Japanese?

"restraint" in Japanese is 我慢. restraint means: A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.

How do you pronounce 我慢?

"restraint" in Japanese is 我慢, pronounced "gaman".

How do you use "restraint" in a sentence?

Example: "The child seat has a five-point restraint to keep the toddler safe." In Japanese, "restraint" is 我慢.

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