Definition of つつましい

つつましいtsutsumashii Inflection

adjective:

  • modest; reserved; quiet; humble

Example Sentences

彼女kanojoha人気ninkinoあるaru音楽家ongakukadagaとてもtotemoつつましいtsutsumashii
She is a popular musician but very modest.
watashihaトーストTOOSUTOtoコーヒーKOOHIItotamago一個というtoiuつつましいtsutsumashii朝食choushokuwoとったtotta
I ate a modest breakfast of toast, coffee, and one egg.

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