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謙

謙 — self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend

Learn the correct stroke order for 謙 (self-effacing), a 17-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school17 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケンken
Kun'yomi (訓読み)へりくだ.るherikudaru
Strokes17
Radical言
Frequency#1582
Meaningsself-effacing, humble oneself, condescend, be modest

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 17 — start from the green dot

Common Words

謙虚けんきょmodest; humblena-adjective
謙遜けんそんmodesty; humility; being humblenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 謙 (self-effacing) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 謙 is #1582, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

謙虚けんきょ — modest; humble
謙遜けんそん — modesty; humility; being humble

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 謙 have?

The kanji 謙 (self-effacing) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 謙?

謙 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 謙 mean?

謙 means: self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend, be modest. On'yomi readings: ケン. Kun'yomi readings: へりくだ.る.

What JLPT level is 謙?

謙 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.