English–Japanese
“humility” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikenson
Example
先生はほめられても謙遜します。sen sei wa ho me ra re te mo ken son shi ma su
The teacher stays humble even when praised.
How to say “humility” in Japanese
“Humility” in Japanese is 謙遜 (kenson).
Expresses modesty by placing one's achievements in the background rather than presenting them as a reason for praise.
Example sentences with 謙遜
彼の謙遜は、かえって周囲を安心させました。kare no ken son wa ka e tte shū i o an shin sa se ma shi ta
His humility actually put those around him at ease.
Tips for using 謙遜
- The English word humblebrag describes a boast disguised as modesty, while 謙遜 (kenson) refers to genuine modest behavior or the act of downplaying praise.