The kanji 謹 primarily conveys the meanings of "reverence," "respect," "carefulness," "prudence," and "modesty." It suggests acting with sincerity, caution, and a sense of decorum, often in relation to formal situations or addressing superiors. It embodies a sense of being mindful of one's actions and words.

・On-yomi (音読み): キン (kin) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): つつし（む） (tsutsushi(mu))

⚫︎謹んで申し上げます。(Tsutsushinde moushiagemasu.) Translation: I respectfully state/offer/say. ⚫︎謹賀新年 (Kinga Shinnen) Translation: Happy New Year (used in formal New Year's greetings). ⚫︎謹慎 (Kinshin) Translation: Suspension; confinement; self-restraint.

The kanji 謹 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字, けいせいもじ). The semantic component is 言 (gon), meaning "words" or "speech," indicating that the character relates to something said or expressed. The phonetic component is 堇 (kin), which is used to indicate the sound. The combination suggests speaking with care and respect, hence the meanings of reverence and prudence. It visually represents the idea of speaking carefully and respectfully, using speech that reflects a careful and modest attitude.