Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 謙称(けんしょう) in Japanese

謙称
Kana Reading
けんしょう
Romaji
kenshō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    refer to modestly


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

17 strokes

self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend, be modest

On'Yomi: ケン

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JLPT 1

10 strokes

appellation, praise, admire, name, title, fame

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: たた.える, とな.える, あ.げる, かな.う, はか.り, はか.る, ほめ.る

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