JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
謙 — self-effacing
- Reading
- ケン・へりくだ.る
- Meaning
- self-effacing; humble oneself; condescend; be modest
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
謙 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケン・へりくだ.る and it means self-effacing; humble oneself; condescend; be modest. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
謙 appears in everyday japanese words such as 謙る (to deprecate oneself and praise the listener), 謙虚 (modesty) and 謙遜 (humble).
Japanese words containing 謙
Frequently asked questions
What does 謙 mean in Japanese?
謙 means self-effacing; humble oneself; condescend; be modest in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 謙 read?
謙 is read ケン・へりくだ.る. Reading it inside real words — 謙る and 謙虚 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 謙 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 謙 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 謙 in a word?
A common word containing 謙 is 謙る (へりくだる) — "to deprecate oneself and praise the listener". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 謙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 謙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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