Illustration: At a community sewing class, a participant wears a neatly pressed, unpatterned shirt, a simple skirt, and an undecorated canvas tote. Beside them, another participant wears a boldly patterned outfit with large ruffles and carries a bag covered in charms. Both appear comfortable and cheerful.

JLPT N2na-adjectiveLevel estimated by Bebop

地じ味み

jimi

plain, subdued

Example sentences

  1. 彼女かのじょは地味じみな色いろを好このむ。

    She favors quiet colors.

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  2. 僕的ぼくてきにはもっと地味じみってか渋しぶい服ふくが欲ほしいんですけどね。

    For my tastes, I’d prefer plainer, or rather, more tasteful clothing.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. 就職しゅうしょくの面接めんせつには派手はでなネクタイよりも地味じみなネクタイの方ほうが好このましい。

    A conservative tie is preferable to a loud one for a job interview.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

Kanji in 地味

  • 地ground; earthOnチ・ジ
  • 味flavor; tasteOnミKunあじ・あじわう

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