synonym Comparative
謙虚
VS
恭謙
Differences Between "謙虚" and "恭謙"
Option A
謙虚
Meaning
humble, modest
Reading
けんきょ (kenkyo)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は成功しても常に謙虚な態度を崩さない。
Even with success, he always maintains a humble attitude.
Option B
恭謙
Meaning
humble, modest, respectful (usually as an adjective or noun for the state of being humble)
Reading
きょうけん (kyōken)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は成功した後も恭謙な態度を崩さなかった。
Even after succeeding, he maintained a humble attitude.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(humble, modest)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 謙虚: Describes a person who is modest and not arrogant, willing to learn from others, and aware of their own limitations. (へりくだった態度で、自分の能力や立場を過信せず、他者の意見を聞き入れるさま。「謙虚な姿勢」のように形容動詞として使う。)
- 恭謙: Describes an attitude or state of being extremely humble and respectful, often used in formal contexts or when referring to a person's character. (非常に謙虚で礼儀正しい態度や状態を表し、しばしばフォーマルな場面や人の人柄を指す際に用いられます。)
- 謙虚: Describes a person who is modest and not arrogant, willing to learn from others, and aware of their own limitations. (へりくだった態度で、自分の能力や立場を過信せず、他者の意見を聞き入れるさま。「謙虚な姿勢」のように形容動詞として使う。)
- 恭謙: Describes an attitude or state of being extremely humble and respectful, often used in formal contexts or when referring to a person's character. (非常に謙虚で礼儀正しい態度や状態を表し、しばしばフォーマルな場面や人の人柄を指す際に用いられます。)
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