謙虚
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 謙虚
1
modest; humble
Examples
クリスはとても魅力的だし、お金も持っています。でも、少しばかり謙虚さが足りません。
Chris is very attractive and wealthy, but not very modest.
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
虚
11 strokes
Frequency: 1454
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
void
emptiness
unpreparedness
crack
fissure
untruth
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョ
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むな.しい
うつ.ろ
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