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[せっ()·せい()]
sessei
noun, suru verb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 節制

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. moderation; self-restraint; temperance

Definition and Synonyms for 節制

Mitigation the action of lessening in severity or intensity
Synonyms: 中庸, 中道, 中道, 節制, 節度, 緩和, 頃合
Sobriety abstaining from excess
Synonyms: 禁酒, 節制, 節酒
Abstinence the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
Synonyms: 禁酒, 節制
Continence the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
Synonyms: 禁欲, 節制
Moderation the trait of avoiding excesses
Synonyms: 中庸, 中道, 中道, 節制, 節度, 節酒, 頃合
Sobriety moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
Synonyms: 節制, 節酒
Moderation quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
Synonyms: 中庸, 中道, 中道, 節制, 節度, 頃合
Relief a change for the better
Synonyms: 中庸, 中道, 中道, 安心, 安心, 節制, 節度, 緩和, 頃合

Meanings for each kanji in 節制

» node; season; period; occasion; verse; clause; stanza; honor; joint; knuckle; knob; knot; tune; melody
» system; law; rule

Categories 節制 is a member of

Decrease the act of decreasing or reducing something
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Abstinence act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
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Natural Virtue one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature
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Self-Discipline the trait of practicing self discipline
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Restraint discipline in personal and social activities
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Moderation the trait of avoiding excesses
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Grade a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
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Change an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
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Sample Sentences for 節制

Good health is inseparable from exercise and moderation.
His illness stems from his intemperance.
Temperance is the best physic.
Health coexists with temperance.

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