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N3 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun, Adverb

地味(じみ)plain, simple, subdued, sober

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      1.

      plain, simple, subdued, sober

      Antonyms:

    2. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      2.

      reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.), modest, quiet, unobtrusive

    3. Adverb

      3.

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    地味 【じみ】

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      目立(めだ)たないように地味(じみ)格好(かっこう)をする。

      To avoid standing out, I dress plainly.

      • N3

      彼女(かのじょ)非常(ひじょう)地味(じみ)目立(めだ)たない生徒(せいと)でした。

      She was a very plain and inconspicuous student.

      • N3

      じゃあ、そんな地味(じみ)商売(しょうばい)でこんなに(かせ)いでいるって(こと)

      So, you're saying you're making this much money with such a plain business?

      • N3

      (わたし)(だれ)()にもつかないような地味(じみ)生活(せいかつ)をこの()年間(ねんかん)(つづ)けています。

      I have been leading an inconspicuous life that goes unnoticed by anyone for the past five years.

      • N3

      (まわ)りの(ひと)一切(いっさい)()づかないうちに、あの地味(じみ)だった旧友(きゅうゆう)結婚(けっこん)をしていました。

      While no one around noticed, that plain old friend of ours got married.

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