NichiDict

謙譲語

けんじょうご
[kenjougo]

Meanings

1.Noun

linguisticshumble language (e.g. itadaku)

Examples

謙譲語は自分の行為をへりくだる表現だ。

Humble language is an expression that humbles one's own actions.

日本語学習で謙譲語は難しい分野だ。

Humble language is a difficult area in Japanese study.

面接では正しい謙譲語を使おう。

Let's use proper humble language in interviews.