謙
Kanji · N1
謙 / self-effacing
Kanji for self-effacing, humble oneself, or condescend.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | へりくだ.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
謙 carries the meaning self-effacing, humble oneself, or condescend.
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Common compounds with 謙
謙譲語けんじょうごhumble language
謙遜けんそんmodesty / humility / being humble
謙虚けんきょmodest / humble
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