JLPT N1 Advanced
淡々
Unemotional, matter-of-fact detachment, or simple, light subtlety.
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淡淡 The kanji 澹 is rarely used
1 Adverb (as 淡々と), Na-adjective (as 淡々とした)
Matter-of-fact" / "Unemotional
Describes doing something in a cool, dispassionate manner without displaying interest or emotion.
Example
彼 は 淡々 と 事実 だけ を 報告 し た 。
He reported only the facts in a matter-of-fact way.
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2 Na-adjective (as 淡々とした)
Simple" / "Understated
Characterizes flavors, colors, or personalities that are light, plain, and free from intensity or attachment.
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3 Adverb (as 淡々と)
Uneventful" / "Steady
Depicts a flow or progression that is quiet, smooth, and devoid of significant changes or waves.
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