N3
けんきょ (kenkyo)
謙虚
humility; modesty
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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！』
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "謙虚"!
彼は他人の意見を_______に聞き入れることができる素晴らしい人です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 傲慢にならず素直に耳を傾ける「謙虚（に）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『謙虚に聞き入れる！じゃあ、私の「もっと頼りなさい」っていうアドバイスも、謙虚に100%受け入れなさい！』
English: Since it means listening sincerely without being arrogant, 'humbly/modestly' (kenkyo ni) is correct. Haruka: 'Listening humbly! Then, accept my advice of "rely on me more" 100% humbly as well!'
English: Since it means listening sincerely without being arrogant, 'humbly/modestly' (kenkyo ni) is correct. Haruka: 'Listening humbly! Then, accept my advice of "rely on me more" 100% humbly as well!'
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