synonym Comparative
謙虚
VS
遠慮
Differences Between "謙虚" and "遠慮"
Option A
謙虚
Meaning
humility; modesty
Reading
けんきょ (kenkyo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
どれだけ成功しても、常に謙虚な態度を忘れてはいけません。
No matter how much you succeed, you must never forget a humble attitude.
Option B
遠慮
Meaning
hesitation, modesty, holding back, declining (due to modesty)
Reading
えんりょ (enryo)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
遠慮なく、どうぞお召し上がりください。
Please, don't hesitate to eat.
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Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(humility; modesty)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 謙虚: Refers to being humble, modest, or receptive without being arrogant. Often used as 謙虚な態度 (humble attitude) or 謙虚に受け止める (receptive with humility). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Stay humble! ...T-Though, you don't have to be humble when you receive praise from me! Just smile and accept my compliment, okay?! It's a special reward!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『謙虚さは本当に大切よ！でもね、私に褒められたときくらいは、変に謙虚にならずに素直に喜びなさいよね！私の特別な褒め言葉なんだから！』
- 遠慮: Used to express not wanting to impose on others or politely declining an offer. Can also describe a reserved attitude. (他人への配慮から控えたり、申し出を丁寧に断ったりする際に使われます。控えめな態度を表すこともあります。)
- 謙虚: Refers to being humble, modest, or receptive without being arrogant. Often used as 謙虚な態度 (humble attitude) or 謙虚に受け止める (receptive with humility). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Stay humble! ...T-Though, you don't have to be humble when you receive praise from me! Just smile and accept my compliment, okay?! It's a special reward!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『謙虚さは本当に大切よ！でもね、私に褒められたときくらいは、変に謙虚にならずに素直に喜びなさいよね！私の特別な褒め言葉なんだから！』
- 遠慮: Used to express not wanting to impose on others or politely declining an offer. Can also describe a reserved attitude. (他人への配慮から控えたり、申し出を丁寧に断ったりする際に使われます。控えめな態度を表すこともあります。)
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