This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

おっとり

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Kana: おっとり
Romaji: ottori
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Definition

adv
vs
1

gently; quietly; calmly

Note: often as ~した adj. phrase to mean 'gentle', etc.

Example Sentence

花子(はなこ)はオットリしているようで、やるときはやる人間(にんげん)だ。
➥Hanako seems quiet, but she also get things done when it's necessary.
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