卑下
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 卑下
1
self-abasement; self-depreciation; humility
Examples
卑下も自慢のうち。
Too much humility is pride.
Kanji in this Word
卑
9 strokes
Frequency: 2003
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
lowly
base
vile
vulgar
despise
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いや.しい
いや.しむ
いや.しめる
下
3 strokes
Frequency: 97
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
below
down
descend
give
low
inferior
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
ゲ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
した
しも
もと
さ.げる
さ.がる
くだ.る
くだ.り
くだ.す
-くだ.す
くだ.さる
お.ろす
お.りる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さか
しと
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