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N1 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

質素(しっそ)simplicity, modesty, frugality

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      1.

      simple, plain

    2. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      2.

      modest, frugal, reserved

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    質素 【しっそ】

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      (てら)()された食事(しょくじ)はとても質素(しっそ)だった。

      The meal served at the temple was very simple. {simplicity, modesty, frugality}

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      手取(てど)りが(すく)ないので質素(しっそ)()らしをしています。

      I live a modest lifestyle because my take-home pay is small. {simplicity, modesty, frugality}

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      ハネムーンを豪華(ごうか)にするために結婚式(けっこんしき)質素(しっそ)にする。

      To make the honeymoon luxurious, the wedding ceremony is kept simple. {simplicity, modesty, frugality}

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      一汁一菜(いちじゅういっさい)質素(しっそ)食事(しょくじ)をとっていれば(ふと)ってしまう(こと)など()いだろう。

      If one sticks to a modest meal of one soup and one dish, there would be no chance of gaining weight. {simplicity, modesty, frugality}

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      意外(いがい)なことに、本当(ほんとう)にお金持(かねも)ちな(ひと)ほど質素(しっそ)()なりをする傾向(けいこう)があるとか。

      Surprisingly, there is a tendency for really wealthy people to dress in a style of simplicity or modesty. {simplicity, modesty, frugality}

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