JLPT N1

humble; modest; self-deprecating

Item 224 of 642 | 17 strokes | Radical: 言 (speech)

Readings

On'yomiケン

Mnemonic

Choosing HUMBLE WORDS—speaking with MODESTY.

Example Words

謙虚 (けんきょ) humble; modest
謙遜 (けんそん) humility; modesty
謙譲 (けんじょう) modesty; humility