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地味
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 地味.
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Entry
1
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Common noun
plain; simple; subdued; sober
Examples
僕的にはもっと地味ってか渋い服が欲しいんですけどね。
For my tastes, I'd prefer plainer, or rather, more tasteful clothing.
2
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Common noun
reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quiet; unobtrusive
Examples
彼女は地味な色を好む。
She favors quiet colors.
3
Colloquial; Adverb (fukushi); As 地味に
quite; a (little) bit
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