浅せん学がく非ひ才さい

noun

one's own lack of learning and ability; shallow knowledge and meager talent

A humble self-deprecating expression used to downplay one's own knowledge and skill. Typically used in formal or written contexts, such as speeches, letters, or introductions. It is a yojijukugo (four-character idiom).

• 浅せん学がく非ひ才さいの身みではありますが、精せい一いっ杯ぱい努つとめさせていただきます。

  Though I am a person of shallow learning and limited ability, I will do my utmost.

• 浅せん学がく非ひ才さいを顧かえりみず、この大たい役やくをお引ひき受うけいたしました。

  Despite my meager knowledge and talent, I have accepted this important role.