A1
Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To be unpretentious and respectful.
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Cultural Background
Humility is a sign of high social status, not low. In meetings, being 'koshi ga hikui' is a strategy to win trust.
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Context is key
Use it to compliment someone's character.
Meaning
To be unpretentious and respectful.
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Context is key
Use it to compliment someone's character.
Test Yourself
Which phrase describes a humble person?
彼は____。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 腰が低い
腰が低い means humble.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which phrase describes a humble person?
Choose
A1
彼は____。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 腰が低い
腰が低い means humble.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is a very positive trait.
Related Phrases
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腰が重い
contrastTo be reluctant/slow to act.
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