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謙
On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
へりくだ.る
herikudaru
self-effacing · humble oneself · condescend · be modest
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Component Breakdown
謙=
言兼
speech + 兼
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and combine. Restraining words.
Symbolism
Humble, modest, reserved. Represents humility.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
謙譲の美徳
けんじょうのびとく
The virtue of modesty
Humility is an admirable quality
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 謙 mean in Japanese?
謙 means self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend, be modest.
How do you read 謙?
On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: へりくだ.る (herikudaru).
How many strokes does 謙 have?
謙 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 謙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 謙 (self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend, be modest) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.