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What does 地味 (じみ, jimi) mean?

地味 (じみ, jimi) means plain, unassuming.

Quick facts
Readingじみ
Romajijimi
Part of speechna-adjective, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
じみ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonjimi

plain, unassuming

  1. 1na-adjective · noun plain; simple; subdued
  2. 2na-adjective · noun reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quiet
  3. 3adverb quite; a (little) bit

Example sentences

  • She likes plain, modest clothes.

  • This room's color is a bit plain.

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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.

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