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What does しなやか (shinayaka) mean?

しなやか means supple, flexible, graceful.

Quick facts
Readingしなやか
Romajishinayaka
Part of speechna-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
しなやか
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshinayaka

supple, flexible, graceful

  1. 1na-adjective supple; flexible; elastic
  2. 2na-adjective graceful; elegant; refined

Example sentences

  • Bamboo is flexible and doesn't break easily.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.