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N2 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

ドライdry (esp. as in not wet or as in dry humour)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      1.

      dry

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    2. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      2.

      dry (tone, humour, etc.), unemotional, matter-of-fact, businesslike, practical

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    3. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      3.

      dry (of alcohol)

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      皮膚(ひふ)()():「(はだ)ドライなので、クリームで保湿(ほしつ)をしましょう。」

      Dermatologist: 'Your skin is dry, so let's moisturize it with cream.' {dry (esp. as in not wet or as in dry humour)}

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      (おや)に「ドライ性格(せいかく)(あらた)めて、もっと親切(しんせつ)(ひと)になりなさい」と()われた。

      My parents told me, 'Change your dry personality and become a kinder person.' {dry (esp. as in not wet or as in dry humour)}

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      部屋(へや)(なか)がとても()()ししていたので、エアコンをドライ設定(せってい)しました。

      The room was very humid, so I set the air conditioner to dry. {dry (esp. as in not wet or as in dry humour)}

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      (いもうと)(いま)だに(ぼく)学校(がっこう)(いもうと)()びかけに(たい)してドライ反応(はんのう)をした(こと)(おこ)っている。

      My sister is still angry at me for my indifferent response to her call at school. {dry (esp. as in not wet or as in dry humour)}

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      (おい)()ドライ現実(げんじつ)希望(きぼう)()くした挙句(あげく)真面目(まじめ)(はたら)(こと)をやめてしまいました。

      After losing hope in the harsh reality, my nephew ended up quitting his serious job. {dry (esp. as in not wet or as in dry humour)}

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