頑丈な
sturdy; robust; solid
→ This furniture is so sturdily made that it looks like it will last for decades.
柔軟な
flexible; supple
→ To solve problems, flexible thinking free from fixed ideas is necessary.
平らな
flat; level
→ After the construction was completed, the bumpy road became flat.
平行な
parallel
→ The discussion remained deadlocked, and no agreement was reached in the end.
手近な
handy; readily available; nearby
→ I made a simple dish using ingredients readily available in the refrigerator.
渋い
astringent; understated; sour-looking; reluctant
→ Although he is still young, he has refined, mature tastes and enjoys bonsai and tea ceremony.
香ばしい
fragrant; savory; roasted aroma
→ The fragrant smell of baking bread is spreading throughout the room.
華やかな
gorgeous; glamorous; brilliant
→ She always wears glamorous dresses and becomes the center of attention at parties.
盛大な
grand; magnificent
→ A grand party was held to commemorate his retirement.
鮮やかな
vivid; brilliant; skillful
→ A vivid rainbow appeared in the sky after the rain.
滑らか
smooth; fluent
→ Her skin is as smooth as a baby's.
平凡な
ordinary; commonplace
→ I have no special talent, but I want to cherish ordinary happiness.
素朴な
simple; rustic; naive
→ His simple, genuine personality is liked by many people.
精密な
precise; intricate
→ This watch is made using extremely precise technology.
極端な
extreme; radical
→ Even for health reasons, extreme dietary restrictions can sometimes be counterproductive.
猛烈な
fierce; intense; tremendous
→ A fierce typhoon is approaching, so strict precautions are necessary.
厳重な
strict; tight; rigorous
→ Confidential information is managed under strict security measures.
十分な
sufficient; adequate
→ To prepare for tomorrow's exam, I'll make sure to get enough sleep tonight.
大幅な
large; substantial; significant
→ The government decided to implement substantial tax cuts as an economic measure.
膨大な
enormous; vast
→ A vast amount of information exists on the internet.
乏しい
scarce; poor; lacking
→ He is still lacking in experience, but he is a promising young man.
僅かな
slight; few; only
→ He survived for an entire week with only a small amount of food and water.
微かな
faint; dim; slight
→ The faint sound of a festival flute can be heard from far away.
微妙な
subtle; delicate; questionable
→ Relations between the two countries remain in a delicate situation.
急激な
rapid; drastic; sudden
→ In recent years, population concentration in urban areas has progressed rapidly.
急速な
rapid; fast
→ Advances in freezing technology have made rapid freezing of food possible.
強硬な
hard-line; uncompromising
→ The opposition is taking a hard-line stance against the government's proposal.
余計な
unnecessary; extra; all the more
→ When you're tired, it's best to rest without thinking about unnecessary things.
不審な
suspicious; dubious
→ Late at night, I heard a suspicious noise near my house and called the police.
公式な
official
→ The government's official view on this matter has not yet been announced.
正当な
legitimate; justified
→ Workers have the right not to be dismissed without a legitimate reason.
正常な
normal
→ The examination showed that all bodily functions were normal.
完璧な
perfect; flawless
→ Her presentation was perfect in both content and delivery.
簡潔な
concise; brief
→ Please summarize the key points concisely and report them.
明白な
clear; obvious
→ It is clear from numerous pieces of evidence that he is the culprit.
客観的な
objective
→ When judging things, it is important to have an objective perspective rather than relying only on subjectivity.
婉曲な
euphemistic; indirect
→ He declined the invitation in an indirect, euphemistic way.
不可欠な
indispensable; essential
→ Teamwork is an indispensable element for making a project successful.
有利な
advantageous; favorable
→ Having extensive experience is an advantageous condition when job hunting.
有望な
promising
→ He is a young researcher regarded as highly promising for the future.
待ち遠しい
can't wait for; eagerly await
→ I can't wait for the day I go on a trip with my family during summer vacation.
喜ばしい
joyful; gratifying
→ My friend's marriage is very happy news for me as well.
望ましい
desirable; preferable
→ Considering environmental issues, it is desirable to bring your own bottle.
疑わしい
doubtful; questionable
→ There is something doubtful about his alibi, so it cannot be fully trusted.
楽観的な
optimistic
→ No matter how difficult the situation, he always takes an optimistic view.
くすぐったい
ticklish; embarrassed by praise
→ When the sole of my foot is touched, it tickles so much that I laugh.
だるい
sluggish; weary; heavy
→ Maybe I've caught a cold; my body feels heavy and I don't feel like doing anything.
憂鬱な
depressed; gloomy
→ When rainy days continue, I somehow start to feel gloomy.
勤勉な
diligent; hardworking
→ He is a very diligent student and always studies hard.
冷静な
calm; cool-headed
→ Even at the accident scene, he handled the situation calmly without panicking.
賢明な
wise; sensible; prudent
→ Looking back now, I think following his advice was a wise decision.
温和な/穏和な
①mild; temperate ②gentle; mild-mannered
→ The climate in this region is mild throughout the year, making it very comfortable to live in.
大らかな
broad-minded; easygoing; generous
→ She has an easygoing personality and does not worry much about small things.
のんきな
carefree; easygoing
→ Even though the exam is approaching, he is casually watching TV without a care.
おおざっぱな
rough; careless; broad-brush
→ His plan is too rough, so the specific details are unclear.
大げさな
exaggerated; overdone
→ He only fell slightly, but he made an exaggerated show of being in pain.
前向きな
positive; forward-looking
→ Even if you fail, it is important not to dwell on it and to keep a positive attitude.
陽気な
①cheerful; merry ②pleasant weather
→ He is always cheerful and makes the people around him feel happy.
若々しい
youthful; fresh
→ My grandmother is 80, but both her way of thinking and her clothes are very youthful.
敏感な
sensitive; responsive
→ She is sensitive to other people's feelings and quickly notices changes in them.
勇敢な
brave; courageous
→ The firefighters bravely rushed into the flames without regard for the danger.
無口な
quiet; taciturn
→ He is usually quiet, but speaks enthusiastically about his field of expertise.
利口な
clever; smart; sensible
→ Our dog is very smart and quickly understands simple commands.
愚かな
foolish; stupid
→ Even I think it is foolish to keep repeating the same mistake.
臆病な
timid; cowardly
→ He is timid by nature and is not good at speaking in front of people.
幼稚な
childish; immature
→ His words and behavior are childish for his age, leaving those around him exasperated.
未熟な
immature; unskilled; unripe
→ My driving skills are still immature, so I feel uneasy driving alone on the highway.
貧弱な
poor; weak; meager
→ He eats very little and has a weak build, which worries me.
哀れな
pitiful; pathetic
→ The sight of the children who lost their parents in the accident was truly pitiful.
生意気な
impertinent; cocky; cheeky
→ You're new here, so stop talking so cheekily to your seniors.
厚かましい
shameless; brazen
→ He not only failed to repay his debt, but even asked to borrow more money. He's truly shameless.
乱暴な
rough; violent; rude
→ When he gets angry, his language becomes rough, so it is better not to approach him.
利己的な
selfish; egoistic
→ Selfish people who think only about themselves are disliked by those around them.
傲慢な
arrogant; haughty
→ When people gain power, they can easily become arrogant, so caution is necessary.
卑怯な
cowardly; unfair; underhanded
→ It is unforgivable to use underhanded tactics instead of competing fairly.
無茶な
unreasonable; reckless; excessive
→ Working through the night repeatedly is reckless. You'll ruin your health.
めちゃくちゃな
chaotic; absurd; completely; extremely
→ The typhoon left the inside of the house in complete chaos, making cleanup very difficult.
喧しい
noisy; strict; fussy
→ The construction noise is so loud that I cannot concentrate on studying.
大胆な
bold; daring
→ Although she is young, she proposed a very bold idea that surprised everyone.
軽快な
light; lively; nimble
→ Music with a light, springlike rhythm began playing and brightened my mood.
窮屈な
tight; restrictive; uncomfortable
→ I like the design of these shoes, but they are a little tight and hurt my feet.
忠実な
faithful; loyal; true to
→ Dogs are said to be animals that are loyal to their owners.
あやふやな
vague; uncertain; ambiguous
→ His testimony is vague, so it is impossible to tell how much of it is true.
残酷な
cruel; brutal
→ War is a cruel act that takes away many precious lives.
悲惨な
tragic; miserable
→ The accident scene was so tragic that it could not be put into words.
情けない
pathetic; shameful; pitiful
→ I feel pathetic that I cannot even solve such a simple problem.
根強い
deep-rooted; persistent
→ Old traditions remain deeply rooted in this region even today.
密接な
close; intimate; closely connected
→ The two companies have built a close cooperative relationship over many years.
寛大な
generous; tolerant; forgiving
→ He always treats his subordinates generously even when they make mistakes.
相応しい
suitable; appropriate; fitting
→ You should attend the graduation ceremony in clothing appropriate for the occasion.