謙遜
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Base noun form. Refers to the quality of being humble or modest. Often used in phrases like 『謙遜する』 (ken-son suru, 'to be humble') as a suru-verb.
Theme
At a community event, User and their neighbor Aiko are talking about cultural values and personal attitudes.
謙遜
けんそん
humility / modesty
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a humble person bowing low and saying, 'I'm just a simple person.' The word sounds like 'ken-son' — think of 'ken' as 'can' (as in 'can do') and 'son' as 'son' (like a child), but they're being modest: 'Can-son' → 謙遜 (ken-son, 'humility').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『謙遜』 (ken-son, 'humility') is highly valued, especially in social interactions. People often downplay their own achievements or refuse compliments to show modesty, which is seen as polite and respectful.
Forms
Base: 謙遜Base noun form. Refers to the quality of being humble or modest. Often used in phrases like 『謙遜する』 (ken-son suru, 'to be humble') as a suru-verb.