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謙虚

Modesty


Meaning

Modesty, Humility

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The modesty void is that big pit you go into when you are showing modesty or humility.


Reading

けんきょ

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.


Context

Context Sentences

その謙虚な男性が実はマフィアの一員だったなんて、信じられません。

I can’t believe that humble man was actually a member of the mafia.


Kanji Composition