地味

Meaning

1. adj-nan
   plain; simple; subdued; sober
2. adj-nan
   reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quiet; unobtrusive
3. adv
   quite; a (little) bit
4. n
   soil fertility; soil quality; productivity of the soil

Example sentences

• 僕的にはもっと地味ってか渋い服が欲しいんですけどね。

  For my tastes, I'd prefer plainer, or rather, more tasteful clothing.

• 彼女は地味な色を好む。

  She favors quiet colors.

• 就職の面接には派手なネクタイよりも地味なネクタイの方が好ましい。

  A conservative tie is preferable to a loud one for a job interview.