demure in Japanese
demure in Japanese is ひかえめ, 大人しやか — demure means quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
demure in Japanese
ひかえめ
Pronounced: hikaeme
大人しやか
Pronounced: otonashiyaka
What does "demure" mean?
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adjective Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
"She gave a demure smile and looked away."
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adjective Putting on an exaggerated show of modesty or seriousness.
"His demure expression didn't fool anyone who knew him well."
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demure in a sentence
- She gave a demure smile and looked away.
- His demure response surprised everyone expecting a bold comeback.
- His demure expression didn't fool anyone who knew him well.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "demure" in Japanese?
"demure" in Japanese is ひかえめ, 大人しやか. demure means: Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
How do you pronounce ひかえめ?
"demure" in Japanese is ひかえめ, pronounced "hikaeme".
How do you use "demure" in a sentence?
Example: "She gave a demure smile and looked away." In Japanese, "demure" is ひかえめ, 大人しやか.
Are there other ways to say "demure" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "demure": ひかえめ, 大人しやか.
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