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VOCABULARY
地味(な)
ji
mi
casual
simple, modest, drab, dull
na_adjective
noun
Example sentences
かのじょはいつもふくる。
She always wears plain clothes.
いろきです。
I like modest colors.
このすこね。
This room is a bit plain, isn't it?
でもしつものえらぶ。
I choose items of good quality, even if they are plain.

Practice exercises

1
あのふくすこ地味じみだね。
Those clothes are a little plain, aren't they.
Answer
地味じみ
2
かれはいつも地味じみいろふくている。
He always wears drab colored clothes.
Answer
地味じみ
3
今日きょうのコーデは地味じみすぎて、もっとカラフルにしたかった。
Today's outfit was too plain; I wanted to make it more colorful.
Answer
地味じみ
4
目立めだたないが地味じみなデザインがなが使つかえてきがこない。
A modest design that isn't flashy can be used for a long time and doesn't become tiresome.
Answer
地味じみ
5
彼女かのじょ地味じみだが、仕事しごとへの情熱じょうねつ実力じつりょくだれにもけないものをっている。
She looks plain on the outside, but has a passion for work and ability that is second to none.
Answer
地味じみ