へりくだる
N1謙る遜る
[herikudaru]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to deprecate oneself and praise the listener; to abase oneself
Example Sentences
彼は偉くなってもへりくだる姿勢がある。
Even though he became important, he has a humble attitude.
あまりへりくだりすぎるのもよくない。
Being too humble isn't good either.
目上の人にはへりくだって話すべきだ。
You should speak humbly to your superiors.