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N1 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

(しなや)supple, flexible, elastic

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

      1.

      supple, flexible, elastic

    2. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

      2.

      graceful, elegant, refined

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    しなやか

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      若者(わかもの)しなやか足腰(あしこし)()っています。

      Young people have supple legs and hips. {supple, flexible, elastic}

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      忍者(にんじゃ)(しなや)()のこなしに圧倒(あっとう)されました。

      I was overwhelmed by the ninja's supple body movements. {supple, flexible, elastic}

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      (たけ)にはしなやかにたわむ特徴(とくちょう)があると()いたことがある。

      I've heard that bamboo has the characteristic of being supple and flexible. {supple, flexible, elastic}

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      (ちい)さな子供(こども)ほど(しなや)感性(かんせい)()っている(ゆた)かな人間(にんげん)はいません。

      There is no one more abundant than those who possess a flexible sensitivity, particularly in young children. {supple, flexible, elastic}

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      (しなや)(からだ)()()れるべく、(ぼく)はバレエを(しゅう)()(なら)うことにしました。

      In order to achieve a supple body, I decided to take ballet classes twice a week. {supple, flexible, elastic}

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