N2
へりくだる (herikudaru)
へりくだる
to humble oneself, to defer
💡 Nuance & Usage:
To show humility or respect by lowering oneself in speech or attitude, often used in formal or polite contexts when addressing superiors or elders. It emphasizes modesty.
📝 Example Sentences
相手にへりくだった態度で接する。
To treat the other person with a humble attitude.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "へりくだる"!
彼はどんなに偉い人にも_______ことなく、自分の意見をはっきり言う。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「へりくだる」は、相手を敬って自分を低くする態度を表します。
English: 「へりくだる」 describes an attitude of humbling oneself out of respect for the other person.
English: 「へりくだる」 describes an attitude of humbling oneself out of respect for the other person.
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