NichiDict

地味

N3
じみ
[jimi]
Illustration for 地味

Meanings

1.Adj-naNoun

plain; simple; subdued; sober

2.Adj-naNoun

reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quiet; unobtrusive

3.Adverb

quite; a (little) bit

Other Readings

地味」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

彼女は派手な色より地味な服装を好む。

She prefers plain clothes.

地味な作業だがとても重要だ。

It's plain work but very important.

地味でも確実な方法を選んだ。

I chose a plain but reliable method.