The ability to restrain one's emotions or desires and control one's actions; self-control.
ダイエット中は自制心を持って間食を控えるようにしている。
While dieting, I try to use self-control and refrain from snacking.
彼は怒っていても自制心を失わず、冷静に対処した。
Even though he was angry, he didn't lose his self-control and handled things calmly.
子どもに自制心を教えるのは時間がかかるが大切だ。
Teaching children self-control takes time but is important.
誘惑の多い職場で働くには高い自制心が求められる。
Working in a workplace with many temptations requires a high degree of self-control.