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謙抑

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 謙抑

んよく
~な Adj.
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #243218
1

humbling oneself

Kanji in this Word

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
7 strokes
Frequency: 834
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

repress
well
now
in the first place
push
shove
press
seal
do in spite of

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おさ.える
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