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謙譲の美徳

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 謙譲の美徳

けんじょうのびとく
Noun
Freq #137815
1

modest virtue

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
20 strokes
Frequency: 984
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

defer
turnover
transfer
convey

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆず.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ゆずり
9 strokes
Frequency: 462
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

beauty
beautiful

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うつく.しい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
はる
よし
よしみ
14 strokes
Frequency: 1091
JLPT N1
Grade 4

Meanings

benevolence
virtue
goodness
commanding respect

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トク
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あつ
なる
のり
ゆき
よし
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