謙遜

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 謙遜 (けんそん) combines humility 謙 and yielding 遜 to denote modesty.
• Basic usage: It appears when someone downplays praise or avoids overstating personal ability.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Modesty can be excessive
  • Too much 謙遜 may seem to reject the other person's sincere judgment and can make the exchange uncomfortable.