節制（せっせい）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: moderation/temperance
Example sentences
- 食事に節制を心がける。 — I try to eat in moderation.
- 酒に節制する。 — He drinks in moderation.
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