JLPT N3 Intermediate
ドライ
Physical dryness, a dry taste in alcohol, or a rational, unsentimental personality.
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ドライな adjective form
ドライに adverb form
1 Na-adjective, Noun
Matter-of-fact" / "Businesslike
Characterizes a personality or attitude that is rational, businesslike, and unsentimental.
Example
A 仕事 で ミス した のに 、 部長 は 全然 怒ら なかっ た 。
B うん 、 あの 人 は 仕事 に 関して は ドライ だ から ね 。
[A:] I made a mistake at work, but the manager didn't get angry at all. [B:] Yeah, he's very businesslike when it comes to work.
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2 Na-adjective, Noun
Dry" (not sweet, for drinks)
Indicates a crisp, non-sweet flavor profile in alcoholic beverages such as beer or wine.
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3 Na-adjective, Noun
Dry" (not wet)
Describes a physical state lacking moisture, often applied to processed goods or cleaning methods.
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