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謙譲語II

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 謙譲語II.

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Entry

謙譲語II謙譲語2けんじょうごにNoun
1

humble language in which an action or object is not directed toward the listener (or a third party); humble language used as a courtesy

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend, be modest

17 strokesFrequency 1,582JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ケン

Kun

へりくだ.る

Nanori

かねゆずる

defer, turnover, transfer, convey

20 strokesFrequency 984JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ジョウ

Kun

ゆず.る

Nanori

ゆずり

word, speech, language

14 strokesFrequency 301JLPT N4Grade 2

On

Kun

かた.るかた.らう

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