しとやか

Alternative writings: 淑やか
Frequency:
1

Graceful, ladylike, and modest in manner; refined and gentle behavior.

Na-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

彼女は式の間、しとやかに座っていた。

She sat gracefully during the ceremony.

しとやかな物腰で客に対応する。

She attends to guests with a refined manner.

祖母は年を取っても、しとやかさを失っていない。

Even in old age, my grandmother hasn't lost her gracefulness.

舞台で彼女はしとやかに振る舞い、観客の心を掴んだ。

On stage she behaved with poise and captured the audience's hearts.

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