無難

ぶなん
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Safe, secure, or innocuous; a choice or option unlikely to cause problems.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

無難な服装で面接に行った。

I went to the interview in a safe, unobtrusive outfit.

無難な答えを選んだほうが波風が立たない。

Choosing a safe answer avoids causing trouble.

デザインは無難だが、もう少し個性が欲しい。

The design is safe, but I'd like a bit more personality.

2

Acceptable, passable, or satisfactory; adequate and without serious flaw.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

彼の仕事は無難にまとめられている。

His work is put together satisfactorily.

点数は低くないが、特に良くもない。無難な成績だ。

The score isn't low, but it's not especially good either. It's a passable result.

無難な選択をしたために驚きは少なかった。

Because we made a safe choice, there were few surprises.