しなやか

JLPT:N1
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1

Supple, flexible, or elastic — bending easily and moving smoothly (often used for bodies or materials).

Na-Adjective

Examples

体操選手の背中はとてもしなやかだ。

A gymnast's back is very supple.

この革はしなやかで手触りが良い。

This leather is supple and feels nice to the touch.

木の枝が風でしなやかに揺れた。

The tree branches swayed gracefully in the wind.

2

Graceful, elegant, or refined in movement or appearance.

Na-Adjective

Examples

彼女のしなやかな立ち振る舞いが人目を引いた。

Her graceful manner attracted attention.

しなやかに歩く姿はとても印象的だった。

The way she walked so gracefully was very impressive.

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