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plain in Japanese

plain in Japanese is 平, 質素, 平易 — plain means simple and without decoration or extra features.

plain in Japanese

adj
Pronounced: hira
(computing) Containing no extended or nonprinting characters (especially in plain text). [from 20th c.]
質素
adj
Pronounced: shisso
Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished. [from 14th c.]
平易
adj
Pronounced: heii
Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished. [from 14th c.]
普段
adj
Pronounced: fudan
Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished. [from 14th c.]
普通
adj
Pronounced: futsuu
Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished. [from 14th c.]
平野
noun
Pronounced: heiya
An expanse of land with relatively low relief and few trees, especially a grassy expanse.
平地
noun
Pronounced: heichi
An expanse of land with relatively low relief and few trees, especially a grassy expanse.

What does "plain" mean?

  1. adj Simple and without decoration or extra features.
    "She wore a plain white dress to the interview."
  2. adj Clear and obvious.
    "It was plain from her expression that she disagreed."
  3. adj Honest and direct in manner or speech.
    "He gave us his plain opinion without sugarcoating it."
  4. noun A large area of flat land.
    "Herds of bison once roamed the great plains."

plain in a sentence

  • She wore a plain white dress to the interview.
  • I'll just have a plain bagel, no toppings.
  • It was plain from her expression that she disagreed.
  • He gave us his plain opinion without sugarcoating it.

Similar words in Japanese

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "plain" in Japanese?

"plain" in Japanese is 平, 質素, 平易. plain means: Simple and without decoration or extra features.

How do you pronounce 平?

"plain" in Japanese is 平, pronounced "hira".

How do you use "plain" in a sentence?

Example: "She wore a plain white dress to the interview." In Japanese, "plain" is 平, 質素, 平易.

Are there other ways to say "plain" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "plain": 平, 質素, 平易, 普段, 普通, 平野.

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