大人しい
Meanings
I-adjective
1. gentle; quiet; mild; meek; obedient; docile; well-behaved; tame (Usually kana)
2. quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober (Usually kana)
Other spellings
おとなしい
Kanji used
Pitch accent
おとなしい
Examples17
牛
The cows looked big and docile.
彼
He has a mild nature.
彼女
She has a gentle disposition.
診察
Keep the dog still while I examine him.
赤ん坊
The baby was quiet all night.
ナンシー
Nancy is kind rather than gentle.