きょうけん

きょ

う

け

ん

Meanings

1

na-adjective, noun

modesty; humility

usually written using kana alone

Describes 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.