adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. modesty; humilityword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • きょうけん
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. modesty; humility
  2. This refers to a quality of being humble and not seeking to draw attention to oneself. It often implies a lack of arrogance and a respectful nature towards others.
Generated collocations (experimental)