謙虚(けんきょ)

けんきょ
na-adjective
humble, modest
1. humble, modest, unassuming
Having or showing a modest view of one's own importance; not arrogant.
彼(かれ)は成功(せいこう)しても謙虚(けんきょ)だ。
He remains humble even after succeeding.
謙虚(けんきょ)な姿勢(しせい)で学(まな)ぶことが大切(たいせつ)だ。
It's important to learn with a humble attitude.
批判(ひはん)を謙虚(けんきょ)に受(う)け止(と)める。
I accept criticism humbly.

謙虚(けんきょ) describes a humble, modest attitude valued highly in Japanese culture.

Common collocations:

  • 謙虚(けんきょ)な姿勢(しせい) (humble attitude)
  • 謙虚(けんきょ)な態度(たいど) (humble manner)
  • 謙虚(けんきょ)に受(う)け止(と)める (to accept humbly)
  • 謙虚(けんきょ)に学(まな)ぶ (to learn humbly)

Related terms:

  • 謙遜(けんそん) (modesty, humility - often in speech)
  • 控(ひか)えめ (reserved, modest)
  • 傲慢(ごうまん) (arrogant - opposite)
  • 素直(すなお) (obedient, honest)

Cultural note:
謙虚(けんきょ) is considered a positive trait in Japanese culture, associated with continuous learning and self-improvement.

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Added 2026.1.13 21:17 · Revised 2026.2.4 11:14
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