Meaning

Primary

Humble Japanese

Alternative

Humble Language

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Language when you defer to modesty is humble Japanese. Of course, this doesn't have to refer to Japanese, though it usually does, meaning this could mean humble language as well.

Reading

けんじょうご
  • 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

どうしてそれが謙譲語だと思ったんですか。

What made you assume that it was humble Japanese?

Kanji Composition