Vocab Info
N2 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
謙るto deprecate oneself and praise the listener, to abase oneself
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1.
to deprecate oneself and praise the listener, to abase oneself
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
謙る 【へりくだる】、遜る 【へりくだる】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
へ
り
く
だ
る
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偉い人に対して自分を謙る。
To humble oneself before a great person. {to deprecate oneself and praise the listener, to abase oneself}
上の人には謙った言葉を使います。
We use humble language when speaking to people above us. {to deprecate oneself and praise the listener, to abase oneself}
上司が後輩に:「僕には謙る必要がないよ。」
Boss to his junior: 'You don't need to be humble with me.' {to deprecate oneself and praise the listener, to abase oneself}
就職面接に際して、自分を謙るための言葉遣いを練習しています。
I am practicing humble language to use in my job interview. {to deprecate oneself and praise the listener, to abase oneself}
常に相手に謙っていては、あなたの事を対等に見てくれる人が現れません。
If you are always humble towards others, you won't find anyone who sees you as an equal. {to deprecate oneself and praise the listener, to abase oneself}
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