慎ましい、虔しい
つつましい
tsutsumashii
JMdict entry #2009010
- adjective (keiyoushi) word usually written using kana alone modest; reserved; quiet; humble
- adjective (keiyoushi) word usually written using kana alone frugal; simple; plain
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
私はトーストとコーヒーと卵一個というつつましい朝食をとった。
watakushi ha toosuto to koohii to tamago ichi ko to iu tsutsumashii choushoku wo toxtsu ta 。
I ate a modest breakfast of toast, coffee, and one egg.
彼女は人気のある音楽家だが、とてもつつましい。
kanojo ha ninki no aru ongaku ka da ga 、 totemo tsutsumashii 。
She is a popular musician but very modest.