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Pronunciation / Transliteration: otonashii
"彼女はおとなしい性格です。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive.
"Despite her meek demeanor, she had a strong sense of justice." - 2
Showing patience and humility; not aggressive.
"He took a meek approach to the criticism, choosing to listen rather than argue."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'meek' originates from the Old Norse word 'mjúkr', meaning 'soft' or 'gentle'. It has evolved through Middle English, where it was used to describe someone who is humble or submissive, reflecting a sense of gentleness and mildness in character.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Meek" is said worldwide
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doux
Transliteration: doo
"Elle a un caractère doux et aimable."
sanft
Transliteration: zɑntf
"Er hat eine sanfte und zurückhaltende Art."
mite
Transliteration: mee-teh
"Ha un carattere mite e gentile."
manso
Transliteration: mahn-so
"Él es una persona mansa y tranquila."
manso
Transliteration: mahn-so
"Ela tem uma personalidade mansa e gentil."
नम्र
Transliteration: namra
"वह एक नम्र और विनम्र व्यक्ति है।"
温顺
Transliteration: wēnshùn
"她是一个温顺而谦和的人。"
온순한
Transliteration: onsunhan
"그녀는 온순한 성격을 가지고 있다."
おとなしい
Transliteration: otonashii
"彼女はおとなしい性格です。"
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