- moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing; unassuming; well-behaved; low-key; temperate; in small quantities
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- moderate
- reserved
- humble
- low-key
- self-effacing
- well-behaved
- temperate
- in small quantities
This meaning refers to a balanced or moderate way of being, not extreme in behavior or attitude.
This meaning indicates someone who is not very open or expressive, often keeping their thoughts and feelings to themselves.
This meaning refers to someone who does not boast about themselves or their achievements and possesses a modest nature.
This meaning describes an understated presence or approach, avoiding attention or drama.
This meaning indicates a tendency to downplay one's own role or contribution, often to be modest.
This meaning refers to someone who behaves nicely, following rules or social norms.
This meaning refers to being moderate and self-restrained, avoiding extremes.
This meaning describes something that is done or provided in limited amounts.
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The political situation was, to say the least, extremely unstable during the next ten years of his reign.