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A1 Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Adverb, Suru verb

おっとりgently, quietly, calmly

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Adverb, Suru verb

      1.

      gently, quietly, calmly

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word, often as 〜した adj. phrase to mean 'gentle', etc.

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    おっとり

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      (かれ)のおっとりとした()()いは(ぼく)(いや)しだ。

      His gentle behavior is calming to me.

      • N1

      おっとりした口調(くちょう)彼女(かのじょ)(やさ)しいに(ちが)いありません。

      With her gentle way of speaking, she's undoubtedly kind.

      • N1

      ()まれつきおっとりしている(かれ)俊敏(しゅんびん)(うご)きを滅多(めった)にしない。

      As a naturally gentle person, he rarely makes quick movements.

      • N1

      おっとりした()()いを()ていると()れったくてたまらなくなります。

      When I see gentle behavior, I become unbearably impatient.

      • N1

      いつもおっとりしている(かれ)はピンチを(かん)じたことがないに()まっています。

      Always calm, he's certainly never felt like he's in a pinch.

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