遠慮

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 遠慮 is read as えんりょ and can mean “restraint” or “declining an offer”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show declining more tea and asking someone to refrain from loud noise.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It means politely declining or exercising restraint; 遠慮してください can be a softened request not to do something.