Words — 52 found
1. modest word; humble language
1. medium damage; modest damage; some damage
おんりょうきょうけんじょう
温良恭倹譲
1. cordial, obedient, respectful, modest, and moderateorig. said of Confucius
たしな
嗜む
1. to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to have an interest in (e.g. a hobby)Usually written using kana alone
- かれ彼
- は
- ときどき時々
- ワイン
- を
- たしなむ
- が 、
- たいてい
- は
- ウイスキー
- を
- の飲む 。
2. to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)Usually written using kana alone
嗜む 【たしむ】
たしむ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.
1. foolish plan
2. (one's own) plan; one's modest proposalHumble (kenjougo) language
つつし
慎み
1. modesty; self-control; discretion
謹み 【つつしみ】、慎しみ 【つつしみ】、虔み 【つつしみ】、虔しみ 【つつしみ】
慎しみ: Irregular okurigana usage. 虔しみ: Irregular okurigana usage.
1. taste (in goods, etc.)Usually written using kana alone
- かれ彼
- は
- かねも金持ち
- だ
- が
- たしなみ
- が
- ない 。
2. manners; etiquetteUsually written using kana alone
3. modesty; restraint; prudenceUsually written using kana alone
4. knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.); accomplishmentsUsually written using kana alone
- だいぶぶん大部分
- ではない
- にしても
- おお多く
- の
- ひとびと人々
- が
- ぶんがくてき文学的
- しゅみ趣味
- を
- ゆうび優美な
- たしなみ
- と
- み見なしている 。
5. taking care of one's personal appearanceUsually written using kana alone
ねこ
猫かぶり
1. feigned innocence; feigned gentleness; fake modesty; put-on; wolf in sheep's clothing
2. feigned ignorance; playing dumb
猫被り 【ねこかぶり】
ひっそり
1. quiet (place); still; silent; desertedOnomatopoeic or mimetic word
2. inconspicuously; modestly; quietlyOnomatopoeic or mimetic word
けんしょう
謙称
1. self-deprecating term; humble way of referring to oneself, one's abilities, one's possessions, etc.
うまづらはぎ
馬面剥
1. black scraper fish (Novodon modestus)Usually written using kana alone
馬面剝 【うまづらはぎ】、ウマヅラハギ