temperance in Japanese
temperance in Japanese is 禁酒, 節制 — temperance means self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
temperance in Japanese
禁酒
Pronounced: kinshu
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
節制
Pronounced: sessei
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
節制
Pronounced: sessei
What does "temperance" mean?
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noun Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
"He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation."
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noun Moderation in, or complete avoidance of, alcohol.
"The temperance movement pushed for laws banning the sale of alcohol."
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temperance in a sentence
- He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation.
- The temperance movement pushed for laws banning the sale of alcohol.
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What is "temperance" in Japanese?
"temperance" in Japanese is 禁酒, 節制. temperance means: Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
How do you pronounce 禁酒?
"temperance" in Japanese is 禁酒, pronounced "kinshu".
How do you use "temperance" in a sentence?
Example: "He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation." In Japanese, "temperance" is 禁酒, 節制.
Are there other ways to say "temperance" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "temperance": 禁酒, 節制.
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