謙譲語ＩＩ

謙譲語２

Reading

Kana: けんじょうごに

Romaji: kenjōgoni

Definition

noun

1

humble language in which an action or object is not directed toward the listener (or a third party); humble language used as a courtesy

See also: 謙譲語Ｉ

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