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大人しい
otonashii
Description
「大人しい」は、静かでおだやかな人や、あまり自分の気持ちを強く出さない人をあらわす言葉です。
"大人しい" describes a quiet and gentle person or someone who doesn't strongly show their feelings.
動物やペットが元気すぎず、落ち着いているときにも使います。
It is also used when animals or pets are calm and not overly energetic.
Meanings
大人しいotonashii
quiet, gentle, well-behaved
彼女はとても大人しい人です。
She is a very quiet person.
大人しいotonashii
calm, docile (of an animal)
この犬は大人しいから安全です。
This dog is gentle, so it's safe.
大人しいotonashii
plain, subdued (of colors or designs)
大人しい色の服が好きです。
I like clothes in subdued colors.
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Notes
- Etymology
written with 大人 (adult) + しい, suggesting adult-like calm and restraint.
- Nuance
describes quiet, unassertive character; not always positive, can imply timidity.
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