へりくだる
Frequency rank: 28,646. – 28,849.
- to deprecate oneself and praise the listener; to abase oneselfword usually written using kana alone
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
Generated: This phrase is used when someone intentionally downplays their own worth or abilities while elevating the status or skills of the person they are speaking to, often as a form of politeness or humility.