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Words — 2 found

けんそん 謙遜
Common word JLPT N2 Wanikani level 41 Play audio Links
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. modesty; humility; being humble​
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けんそんご 謙遜語
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1. humble language​Rare term, See also 謙譲語
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Kanji — 2 found

9.20068336301843
17 strokes. JLPT N1. Jōyō kanji, taught in junior high.
謙
self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend, be modest
Kun: へりくだ.る
On: ケン
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13 strokes. Jōyō kanji, taught in junior high.
遜
humble, modest
Kun: したが.う、 へりくだ.る、 ゆず.る
On: ソン
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Sentences — 6 found

  • jreibun/3039/1
      日本では
    • けんそん謙遜
      • が
    • びとく美徳
      • とされ、
    • ほ褒められた
      • ときにも「それほどでもない」と答える人が多い。
    In Japan, humility is considered a virtue, and even when praised, many people respond by saying, "Not that great," or "It's nothing special." — Jreibun
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