KANJI
謙
humble
modest, humility, self-effacing
Kun'yomi
へりくだ
On'yomi
けん
Example sentences
彼はどんなに成功しても常に謙虚な姿勢を崩さない。
No matter how much he succeeds, he always maintains a humble attitude.
自分の功績を謙遜して話す彼の姿は、多くの人から尊敬されている。
His manner of speaking modestly about his own achievements is respected by many people.
目上の人に対しては、謙譲語を使うのが日本のビジネスの常識だ。
It is common sense in Japanese business to use humble language towards superiors.
Practice exercises
1
謙
Answer
けん
2
謙
Answer
humblemodest
3
謙虚
humble; modest
Answer
けんきょ
4
謙遜
modesty; humility
Answer
けんそん
5
謙譲
modesty; humility; yielding
Answer
けんじょう
6
謙沖
modest and broad-minded
Answer
けんちゅう