Lesson 1 Being Quiet Flashcards

1
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conCise

A

using few words in speaking or writing

簡潔な

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2
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laCOnic

A

using few words in speech

言葉数の少ない、簡潔な

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3
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Pithy

A

brief and full of meaning and substance; concise

簡にして要を得た

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4
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quiEscent

A

quiet; still; inactive

静止[休止]した

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5
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REticent

A

not talking much; reserved

無口な、寡黙な、話したがらない

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6
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sucCinct

A

clearly and briefly stated; concise

簡潔な、簡明な

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7
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TAciturn

A

silent; sparing of words; close-mouthed

無口な、寡黙な、話したがらない

sparing: 控えがちな、倹約な

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8
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terse

A

using only the words that are needed to make the point; very concise, sometimes to the point of rudeness

そっけない、簡潔な

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9
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BRevity

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briefness or conciseness in speech or writing

簡潔さ

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