VOCABULARY
地味（な）
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mi
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casual
simple, modest, drab, dull
na_adjective
noun
Example sentences
彼女はいつも地味な服を着る。
She always wears plain clothes.
地味な色が好きです。
I like modest colors.
この部屋は少し地味だね。
This room is a bit plain, isn't it?
地味でも質の良い物を選ぶ。
I choose items of good quality, even if they are plain.
Practice exercises
1
あの服は少し地味だね。
Those clothes are a little plain, aren't they.
Answer
地味
2
彼はいつも地味な色の服を着ている。
He always wears drab colored clothes.
Answer
地味
3
今日のコーデは地味すぎて、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
4
目立たないが地味なデザインが長く使えて飽きがこない。
A modest design that isn't flashy can be used for a long time and doesn't become tiresome.
Answer
地味
5
彼女は見た目は地味だが、仕事への情熱と実力は誰にも負けないものを持っている。
She looks plain on the outside, but has a passion for work and ability that is second to none.
Answer
地味