つつましい

i-adjective

modest; reserved; quiet; humble

Describes a person's character or behavior as modest, unassuming, and not drawing attention to oneself.

• 彼かの女じょはいつもつつましい態たい度どで人ひとに接せっする。

  She always treats people with a modest attitude.

• つつましい生せい活かつを送おくるのが彼かれの信しん条じょうだ。

  Living a humble life is his creed.

i-adjective

frugal; simple; plain

Refers to a lifestyle or material things that are simple, plain, and without luxury.

• つつましい食しょく事じだが、心こころがこもっている。

  It's a simple meal, but it's made with care.