大人しい — meaning in English

English meaning

• obedient adjective Willing to follow instructions or do what someone in authority says.
• sage adj Wise, especially through experience and good judgment.

Senses

大人しい is used for these senses in English:

• obedient Willing to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority; biddable.
• sage Wise.

sage — full definition

1. adj Wise, especially through experience and good judgment.
2. noun A person widely respected for wisdom, especially an elder or philosopher.
3. noun An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used in cooking, or related plants in the same genus.

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