No. 1,804 in Japanese
地味
Plain; simple; subdued.
In a sentence
彼女の服装はとても地味だ。
Her clothing is very plain.
In this sentence, '地味' describes something modest or not flashy, characterizing her attire's simplicity.
地味な仕事でも重要な役割を果たす。
Even unassuming work plays an important role.
Here, '地味' refers to something not drawing much attention or being low-profile, applied to the nature of the work.
この映画は地味だが、ストーリーが深い。
This movie is subdued, but the story is profound.
In this example, '地味' suggests a quality of being understated or not extravagant, describing the movie's general tone.
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