大人しい (Otonashii) is a Japanese i-adjective meaning “gentle, quiet, mild, meek”.
Meanings
- i-adjectivegentle; quiet; mild; meek; obedient; docile
- i-adjectivequiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
Examples
彼は性格がおとなしい。
He has a mild nature.
彼女はおとなしい性質だ。
She has a gentle disposition.
赤ん坊は一晩中おとなしかった。
The baby was quiet all night.
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