謙称
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 謙称
1
self-deprecating term; humble way of referring to oneself, one's abilities, one's possessions, etc.
Kanji in this Word
謙
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
称
10 strokes
Frequency: 985
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
appellation
praise
admire
name
title
fame
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たた.える
とな.える
あ.げる
かな.う
はか.り
はか.る
ほめ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ね
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