Refers to a humble attitude, often used in formal or ethical contexts. Common in compounds like 謙譲語 (humble language).
He never forgets the virtue of humility.
It is important to interact with a humble attitude.
humble language; humble form
humble language (type I); kenjōgo I
modest virtue; the virtue of humility
humble language II; courteous humble language
Standard kanji spelling.
From Middle Chinese 謙譲 (modesty, humility). The kanji 謙 means 'humble' and 譲 means 'yield' or 'defer'.