Explanation

quiet; gentle; docile

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Example Sentences

• 彼は大人しい性格の人だ

  He has a quiet personality.

  かれはおとなしいせいかくのひとだ

  kare wa otonashii seikaku no hito da

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• 弟は大人しい子供です

  My younger brother is a quiet child.

  おとうとはおとなしいこどもです

  otouto wa otonashii kodomo desu

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• 彼女は大人しい雰囲気を持っている

  She has a gentle atmosphere.

  かのじょはおとなしいふんいきをもっている

  kanojo wa otonashii funiki o motte iru

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• 大人しい人と話すのが好きです

  I like talking to quiet people.

  おとなしいひととはなすのがすきです

  otonashii hito to hanasu no ga suki desu

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• 犬は大人しい性格が多い

  Dogs tend to have docile personalities.

  いぬはおとなしいせいかくがおおい

  inu wa otonashii seikaku ga ooi

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• 'Otonashii' is an い-adjective, so it conjugates like other い-adjectives.
• This word is commonly used to describe someone's personality or behavior.
• It's important to understand the nuances of 'otonashii' in order to use it appropriately in conversations.
• Practice reading and writing this word to improve your vocabulary for JLPT N3.
• Try using 'otonashii' in sentences to reinforce your understanding of its usage.

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