謙虚

• 読み: けんきょ
• ローマ字: kenkyo
• 漢字の分解: 謙 (ken) — humble, modest; 虚 (kyo) — empty, void
• 発音: /ke.ɴ.kʲo/

意味

Modest; humble. Having or showing a low estimate of one's own importance.

A na-adjective and noun describing the quality of being unassuming and respectful, without arrogance or self-promotion. Highly valued in Japanese culture, where 謙虚さ (humility) is considered a social virtue. Common patterns include 謙虚な姿勢 (humble attitude), 謙虚に受け止める (to accept humbly), and 謙虚に学ぶ (to learn with humility). Positive connotation, often used in praise.

例文

1. 成功しても謙虚な姿勢を忘れないことが大切だ。
2. 彼は実力があるのに謙虚で周囲から信頼されている。
3. 批判を謙虚に受け止めて改善に努めた。

使い方ガイド

場面: daily life, business, self-improvement, praise

トーン: approving

起源と歴史

From Sino-Japanese 謙 (ken, humble/modest) + 虚 (kyo, empty/void). Literally 'humble and empty,' reflecting the Buddhist-influenced idea that true wisdom comes from emptying oneself of pride.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal