謙虚な（けんきょな、kenkyona）
- humble

The Japanese word 謙虚な, read as けんきょな, means "humble," "modest," or "unassuming." It describes a person or their behavior that is not boastful, does not overestimate their abilities, and shows respect for others. It implies a sense of humility and a lack of arrogance. A 謙虚な person recognizes their limitations and is often willing to learn from others.

⚫︎彼は謙虚な］人です。 Translation: He is a humble person. ⚫︎謙虚な］態度でお願いします。 Translation: Please be humble in your attitude. ⚫︎彼女は謙虚な］姿勢で成功を収めた。 Translation: She achieved success with a modest attitude.

⚫︎謙虚な is an adjective that can be used to describe people, their actions, or their characteristics. ⚫︎It's used in various situations, from everyday conversations to formal settings. ⚫︎It's important in Japanese culture, where humility is highly valued. ⚫︎When used, it often implies a positive quality, showing respect and consideration for others.

⚫︎The word is typically written in kanji and hiragana: 謙虚な. ⚫︎謙虚 is the kanji and the hiragana な is the adjective-forming suffix. ⚫︎There is no variation in okurigana for this word.

⚫︎質素（しっそ） - Simple, modest. ⚫︎慎ましい（つつましい） - Modest, reserved. ⚫︎控えめな（ひかえめな） - Reserved, modest, low-key. ⚫︎素朴な（そぼくな） - Simple, unaffected, humble.

⚫︎傲慢な（ごうまんな） - Arrogant, haughty. ⚫︎横柄な（おうへいな） - Arrogant, overbearing. ⚫︎高慢な（こうまんな） - Proud, haughty. ⚫︎自惚れた（うぬぼれた） - Vain, conceited.

彼は自分の成功について謙虚な］ままでした。 ・Translation: He remained humble about his success. ・Explanation: This sentence describes someone who doesn't boast about their achievements, showing 謙虚な behavior.

彼女は謙虚な］態度で人々の信頼を得た。 ・Translation: She gained people's trust with her humble attitude. ・Explanation: This demonstrates how being 謙虚な can be a positive trait, leading to respect and trust from others.

⚫︎The kanji 謙 means "humble" or "modest." ⚫︎The kanji 虚 means "empty" or "void," but in this context, it implies a lack of pretension or self-importance. ⚫︎The suffix な is the adjectival suffix. ⚫︎Together, the characters express the concept of being humble or not full of oneself.