謙遜語

けんそんご
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Humble language used to lower oneself and show respect to others; a type of honorific (part of keigo).

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『いただく』は謙遜語の代表的な表現で、目上の人に使う。

'Itadaku' is a typical humble expression and is used with superiors.

面接では謙遜語や謙譲語を適切に使うことが大切だ。

In interviews it's important to use humble and modest language appropriately.

謙遜語と尊敬語の違いを学ぶと、日本語の敬語が分かりやすくなる。

Learning the difference between humble and respectful language makes Japanese honorifics easier to understand.

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