謙虚
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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe a modest or humble attitude. Often followed by 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun, e.g., 『謙虚な人』 (kenkyo na hito, 'humble person').
Theme
At a community center, User and their friend Aiko are discussing personal values and how to handle praise after a successful project.
謙虚
けんきょ
modesty, humble
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a humble person bowing low and saying, 'I'm just a key-note' — it sounds like 『謙虚』 (kenkyo, 'modesty'). 'Key-note' → 謙虚 (kenkyo, 'modesty').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『謙虚』 (kenkyo, 'modesty') is highly valued, especially in social interactions and business settings. People often downplay their own achievements to show respect and maintain harmony.
Forms
Base: 謙虚Base na-adjective form. Used to describe a modest or humble attitude. Often followed by 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun, e.g., 『謙虚な人』 (kenkyo na hito, 'humble person').
Negative: 謙虚じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'is not') after the base form → 『謙虚じゃない』 (kenkyo janai).
Past: 謙虚だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after the base form → 『謙虚だった』 (kenkyo datta).
Adverbial: 謙虚にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) after the base form → 『謙虚に』 (kenkyo ni).
Comparative: より謙虚Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番謙虚Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective.