English–Japanese
“humble” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikenkyo
Example
彼はいつも謙虚です。kare wa i tsu mo ken kyo de su
He is always humble.
How to say “humble” in Japanese
“Humble” in Japanese is 謙虚 (kenkyo).
Centers on holding one's abilities and achievements lightly instead of placing oneself above others.
Example sentences with 謙虚
成功した後も、謙虚でいましょう。sei kō shi ta ato mo ken kyo de i ma shō
Even after you succeed, remain humble.
Tips for using 謙虚
- Japanese speakers often use 謙虚 (kenkyo) for someone who remains modest after gaining skill or success, which gives the word a positive nuance in praise.