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きょうけん

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word きょうけん

恭謙
~な Adj.
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #131475
1

modesty; humility

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 1737
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

respect
reverent

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うやうや.しい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きよ
やす
やすし
ゆき
よし
17 strokes
Frequency: 1582
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

self-effacing
humble oneself
condescend
be modest

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
へりくだ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かね
ゆずる
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