Translation guide
Describes a body or movement that is flexible, graceful, and slender. In Japanese, this is expressed through adjectives and verbs that convey suppleness, agility, and elegance.
Describing a person or animal whose body bends easily and gracefully.
A na-adjective meaning supple, flexible, and graceful. Often used for bodies, limbs, or movements.
Her lithe movements are like a dancer's.
A na-adjective meaning flexible, pliable. More general than しなやか, can refer to physical flexibility or mental adaptability.
Phrase meaning 'lithe body'. しなやか is the most direct equivalent for 'lithe' in the sense of graceful flexibility.
Cats have lithe bodies.
Emphasizing a slim, elegant physique that moves gracefully.
A phrase meaning slender, slim, often with a connotation of elegance. Used for people or body parts.
She has lithe fingers.
Describes a tall, slim, and graceful figure. Often used for models or elegant people.
A woman with a lithe figure walked by.
Describing quick, light, and graceful motion.
体操選手は体がとても柔軟だ。
Gymnasts have very lithe bodies.
彼女の軽やかなステップに目を奪われた。
I was captivated by her lithe steps.