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18:42 Oct 23, 2006 |
Japanese to English translations [PRO] Slang | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Yasu Hosomatsu Local time: 09:31 | ||||||
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4 +6 | unassuming and humble posture |
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5 | unpretencious and modest |
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unassuming and humble posture Explanation: 一歩下がった、or 一歩譲った means to refrain from overtly taking charge. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 41 mins (2006-10-23 19:24:25 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Another could be "deferential attitude" |
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