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kyouken
na adjective, noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[きょう(恭)·けん(謙)]
kyouken
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English Meaning(s) for きょうけん

na adjective, noun
  1. modesty; humility
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Definition and Synonyms for きょうけん

Reserve formality and propriety of manner
Synonyms: たしなみ, たしなむ, きょうけん, 慎み, 慎む, 慎み深い, 謙譲, 謙遜, 遠慮
Respect a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
Synonyms: きょうけん, 尊敬, 尊重, 恭敬, 敬, 敬い, 敬う, 敬畏, 景仰, 欽仰

Categories きょうけん is a member of

Politeness the act of showing regard for others
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Correctitude correct or appropriate behavior
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Stroke Order Diagrams for きょうけん

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