01
謙虚
けんきょ
humble; modest
Meanings
- self-effacing
- humble oneself
- condescend
- be modest
Readings
Onyomi
- ケン
Kunyomi
- へりくだ.る
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Useful words
02
謙遜
けんそん
modesty; humility
03
謙譲語
けんじょうご
humble language
04
謙る
へりくだる
to humble oneself
05
謙譲
けんじょう
humility; modesty
06
謙虚さ
けんきょさ
modesty; humbleness
Compare Kanji
01兼Shape95%concurrently, and兼 forms the right side of 謙.02嫌Shape92%dislike, detestBoth kanji share the 兼 component on the right.03廉Shape88%bargain, reasonBoth kanji feature 兼 as a core component.04遜Meaning96%humble, modestThese kanji form the word 謙遜 (kenson), meaning modesty or humility.05傲Pair94%be proudWhile 謙 refers to modesty, 傲 represents arrogance or pride.06譲Meaning93%defer, turnoverThese kanji form the term 謙譲 (kenjou), referring to humble behavior or speech.