大人しい(おとなしい)
JLPT N4 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 4
Meaning: quiet / well-behaved
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 大人しくて | おとなしくて |
| ta-form (past) | 大人しかった | おとなしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 大人しくない | おとなしくない |
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Example sentences
- 彼は大人しくて、あまり話さない。 — He's quiet and doesn't talk much.
- 大人しい犬なので、こわくない。 — It's a gentle dog, so there's nothing to be afraid of.
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