Lingakuしとやか
Frequency rank: 44,487. – 45,255. (for form 淑やか: 27,390. – 27,616.)
- graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet; well-mannered; refined (behavior)word usually written using kana alone
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
Forms
- しとやかFrequency rank: 44,487. – 45,255.
- 淑やか【しとやか】Frequency rank: 27,390. – 27,616.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet; well-mannered; refined (behavior)
This meaning describes a demeanor or attitude that is characterized by elegance, politeness, and a gentle nature. It is often used to describe behaviors expected of women in traditional contexts, but can apply to anyone who embodies these qualities.
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