Meaning

Primary

Modesty

Alternative

Humility

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The modesty void is that big pit you go into when you are showing modesty or humility.

Reading

けんきょ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

その謙虚な男性が実はマフィアの一員だったなんて、信じられません。

I can’t believe that humble man was actually a member of the mafia.

Kanji Composition