N2
しとやか (shitoyaka)
しとやか
graceful, elegant, gentle, modest, refined (often used for women)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes a gentle, modest, refined, and often quiet demeanor, typically associated with women. Can refer to actions, speech, or appearance, emphasizing elegance and grace. (女性の物腰や態度が穏やかで上品な様子を表す言葉。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼女はとてもしとやかな女性で、誰からも好かれている。
She is a very graceful woman, liked by everyone.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "しとやか"!
着物を着た女性の_______な姿は、日本人らしい美しさがある。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 着物を着た女性の上品で美しい様子は「しとやか」と表現されます。
English: The elegant and beautiful appearance of a woman in a kimono is expressed as 'shitoyaka'.
English: The elegant and beautiful appearance of a woman in a kimono is expressed as 'shitoyaka'.
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