謙譲

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 謙譲(けんじょう) means humility or modesty shown by lowering oneself and respecting the other person.
• Basic usage: It is used for maintaining a humble attitude after success or expressing humility through an action. Typical patterns are 謙譲の姿勢 and 謙譲の意を込める.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Connect it to the grammar term
  • As a general noun it means a humble attitude; in 謙譲語 it names the honorific category that lowers one's own side to honor the other.
• Difference from 謙遜
  • 謙遜(けんそん) often describes speech or behavior that does not boast of one's ability or success, while 謙譲 emphasizes lowering oneself to respect another.