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What is the Kanji for 'Humble' and 'Modesty'? | 謙

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Humble' and 'Modesty', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Humble' and 'Modesty' is 謙.

    kanji

    謙

    Meaning

    Humble, Modesty

    Reading

    onyomiけん

    ken

    Parts

    訁Say (言)兼Combine, Concurrently

    Example Word

    謙遜: modesty. The Japanese verbal noun '謙遜 (けんそん)' refers to the act of being modest or humble, often in the context of downplaying one's own abilities, achievements, or status. It is a valued trait in Japanese culture and is frequently used in social interactions to show politeness and respect. For example: He responded with modesty「彼は謙遜して答えた」(かれはけんそんしてこたえた). She always speaks with modesty「彼女はいつも謙遜して話す」(かのじょはいつもけんそんしてはなす). This term is often used in formal or professional settings to avoid appearing boastful.

    Radical

    言

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1681

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 謙

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    訁

    Meaning

    Say

    kanji

    兼

    Meaning

    Combine, Concurrently

Words Using 謙

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    謙遜

    Meaning

    Modesty

Kanji Related to 謙 Through the Part 訁

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

    kanji

    識

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    kanji

    諾

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    kanji

    詞

    Meaning

    Poetry, Words

    kanji

    請

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    設

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    詣

    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

    kanji

    誠

    Meaning

    Sincerity

    kanji

    謹

    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

    kanji

    諧

    Meaning

    Harmony

    kanji

    謝

    Meaning

    Apologize

    kanji

    詔

    Meaning

    Imperial edict

    kanji

    訓

    Meaning

    Instruction

    kanji

    諮

    Meaning

    Consult

    kanji

    訴

    Meaning

    Sue, Appeal

    kanji

    謎

    Meaning

    Riddle

    kanji

    詐

    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

    kanji

    説

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

    kanji

    謀

    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    詩

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    課

    Meaning

    Section, Lesson

    kanji

    諸

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    kanji

    許

    Meaning

    Permit, Allow

    kanji

    詮

    Meaning

    Elucidate

    kanji

    訃

    Meaning

    Obituary

    kanji

    詰

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    kanji

    証

    Meaning

    Evidence

    kanji

    試

    Meaning

    Try, Attempt

    kanji

    誇

    Meaning

    Boast

    kanji

    誤

    Meaning

    Mistake

    kanji

    譲

    Meaning

    Hand over, Defer

    kanji

    誕

    Meaning

    Birth

    kanji

    講

    Meaning

    Lecture

    kanji

    詠

    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

    kanji

    診

    Meaning

    Examine a patient, Diagnose

    kanji

    譜

    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

    kanji

    議

    Meaning

    Deliberation

    kanji

    詳

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    談

    Meaning

    Discuss

    kanji

    獄

    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

    kanji

    謁

    Meaning

    Audience with the, Audience

    kanji

    該

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    kanji

    護

    Meaning

    Protect, Defend

    kanji

    託

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

    kanji

    訟

    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

    kanji

    誌

    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

Kanji Related to 謙 Through the Part 兼

These 3 kanji contain the part 兼 as well.

    kanji

    廉

    Meaning

    Cheap, Bargain

    kanji

    鎌

    Meaning

    Sickle, Scythe

    kanji

    嫌

    Meaning

    Dislike

Learn the Kanji 謙

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What does 謙 mean?

謙 means 'Humble' and 'Modesty'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.