Kanji information

MeaningsSelf-effacing, Humble Oneself, Condescend, Be Modest
On-yomiけん
Kun-yomiへりくだ・る
Strokes17
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency1582

How to Write 謙 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 謙 mean?

Self-effacing, Humble Oneself, Condescend, Be Modest

How do you read 謙?

On-yomi: けん / Kun-yomi: へりくだ・る

How many strokes does 謙 have?

17 strokes

謙 appears in which JLPT level?

謙 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 謙 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 謙 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1582.

Where can I see the stroke order for 謙?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 謙 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 謙?

U+8B19

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