JLPT N3 Intermediate
大人しい
Quiet, gentle, and well-behaved; subdued or modest in appearance.
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大人しい kanji form
温和しい rare kanji form
1 I-adjective
Quiet / Well-behaved
Describes a calm temperament, often implying obedience in children or a reserved nature in adults.
Example
彼 は 大人しい 人 だから 、 パーティー で は あまり 話さ ない 。
He's a quiet person, so he doesn't talk much at parties.
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2 I-adjective
Subdued / Not Flashy
Applies to colors, patterns, or designs that are conservative, muted, and devoid of flashiness.
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