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謙譲語

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

んじょうご
Noun
Freq #151956
1

Linguistics

humble language (e.g. itadaku)

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
14 strokes
Frequency: 301
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

word
speech
language

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた.る
かた.らう
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