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JLPT N3i-adjectiveLevel estimated by Bebop

おとなしい

otonashii

quiet, gentle, well-behaved

Example sentences

  1. 牛うしは大おおきくて、おとなしく見みえました。

    The cows looked big and docile.

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  2. 彼かれは性格せいかくがおとなしい。

    He has a mild nature.

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  3. 彼女かのじょはおとなしい性質せいしつだ。

    She has a gentle disposition.

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