Vocab Info
N2 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb
謙るto deprecate oneself and praise the listener, to abase oneself, to be humble
Dictionary Definition
う-verb (る), 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】
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偉い人に対して自分を謙る。
I abase myself before a great person.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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