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謙譲語
謙譲語
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Kana:
けんじょうご
Romaji:
kenjōgo
Kana
Romaji
Definition
noun
1
humble language (e.g. itadaku)
(Linguistics terminology)
Kanji
謙
Readings:
ケン、 へりくだ.る
Meanings:
self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend, be modest
譲
Readings:
ジョウ、 ゆず.る
Meanings:
defer, turnover, transfer, convey
語
Readings:
ゴ、 かた.る、 かた.らう
Meanings:
word, speech, language