きょうけんきょうけんMeanings1na-adjective, nounmodesty; humilityusually written using kana aloneDescribes a modest, humble attitude or character. Often used in formal or literary contexts.彼かれはきょうけんな態たい度どで賞しょうを受うけ取とった。He accepted the award with a humble attitude.きょうけんの美び徳とくを忘わすれてはいけない。We must not forget the virtue of modesty.