謙虚(けんきょ)

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.