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What does へりくだる (herikudaru) mean?

へりくだる means to humble oneself, be modest.

Quick facts
Readingへりくだる
Romajiherikudaru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
へりくだる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkherikudaru

to humble oneself, be modest

Example sentences

  • He always speaks humbly.

  • He took a humble attitude in front of the guest.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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