謹慎

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 謹慎(きんしん) refers to a state of refraining from activity as discipline or reflection after wrongdoing.
• Basic usage: It is used for disciplinary suspension or voluntary confinement and restraint. Typical patterns are 謹慎処分を受ける and 自宅で謹慎する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguish the penalty from the action
  • 謹慎処分 names the disciplinary measure, while 謹慎する describes being under confinement or restraint.
• Difference from 自粛
  • 自粛(じしゅく) broadly means voluntarily curbing an activity because of circumstances, whereas 謹慎 is often tied to wrongdoing or discipline.