English–Japanese

“supple” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishinayaka

Example

この布はしなやかです。ko no nuno wa shi na ya ka de su

This cloth is supple.

Illustration for しなやか (supple)

How to say “supple” in Japanese

“Supple” in Japanese is しなやか (shinayaka).

Describes a quality that combines easy flexibility with smooth, natural movement.

Full entry for しなやか: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with しなやか

ヨガを続けると、体がしなやかに動くようになります。yo ga o tsuzu ke ru to karada ga shi na ya ka ni ugo ku yō ni na ri ma su

Regular yoga helps your body move more flexibly.

Tips for using しなやか

  • The word appears in descriptions of athletes, dancers, plants, and fabrics, linking supple movement with things that bend without looking stiff.

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