謙
self-effacing · humble oneself · condescend · be modest
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and combine. Restraining words.
Symbolism
Humble, modest, reserved. Represents humility.
Component Breakdown
speech + 兼
Words & Expressions
Words written with 謙
Proverbs & Idioms
謙譲の美徳
けんじょうのびとく
The virtue of modesty
Humility is an admirable quality
Related Figures & Stories
上杉謙信
Name contains 謙
Nagao Kagetora , later known as Uesugi Kenshin , was a Japanese daimyō .
Wikipedia孝謙天皇
Name contains 謙
Empress Kōken was the 46th and 48th monarch of Japan according to the traditional order of succession.
Wikipedia安達謙蔵
Name contains 謙
Adachi Kenzō was a Japanese politician active during the Taishō and early Shōwa periods.
Wikipedia末松謙澄
Name contains 謙
Viscount Suematsu Kenchō was a Japanese politician, intellectual and author who lived in the Meiji and Taishō periods.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 謙 mean in Japanese?
謙 means self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend, be modest.
How do you read 謙?
On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: へりくだ.る (herikudaru).
How many strokes does 謙 have?
謙 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 謙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
謙 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend, be modest. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.