自制（じせい）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: self-control
Example sentences
- 怒りを自制して冷静に話す。 — She holds back her anger and speaks calmly.
- 食べすぎないよう自制する。 — He restrains himself from overeating.
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