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N1 Expressions, I-adjective

(こし)(ひく)humble, modest

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    1. Expressions, I-adjective

      1.

      humble, modest

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    腰が低い 【こしがひくい】腰がひくい 【こしがひくい】

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      (だれ)にでも(こし)(ひく)社長(しゃちょう)()かれています。

      The humble president who is respectful to everyone is well-liked. {humble, modest}

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      彼女(かのじょ)(たか)地位(ちい)にいるのに、(つね)(こし)(ひく)です。

      Despite her high position, she is always humble. {humble, modest}

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      (つね)(こし)(ひく)同僚(どうりょう)部下(ぶか)から(すこ)()められている。

      My colleague, who is always humble, is somewhat underestimated by his subordinates. {humble, modest}

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      ()(ごと)(きら)いな(ひと)ほど他人(たにん)(たい)して(こし)(ひく)きらいがあるそうだ。

      It seems that people who dislike conflicts tend to be more humble or modest towards others. {humble, modest}

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      (こし)(ひく)(かれ)はその物腰(ものごし)(やわ)らかさから(おお)くの(ひと)尊敬(そんけい)され(した)しまれている。

      He is respected and loved by many people for his humble demeanor and gentle manner. {humble, modest}

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