淡々
Meanings
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
indifferent; unconcerned; matter-of-fact; detached
Describes a calm, unemotional attitude or tone, often when one might expect more reaction. Can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context.
He stated the facts in a matter-of-fact way.
Speak in a detached tone.
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Used for things that are plain, light, or simple in flavor, appearance, or character, without strong features.
A dish with a light, simple flavor.
A room with a plain, unadorned design.
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
flowing gently
Literary or poetic use describing water or something flowing smoothly and quietly. Rare in modern everyday speech.
The river flows gently.
Usage patterns
- 淡々と話すto speak in a matter-of-fact, unemotional way
He spoke about the accident in a matter-of-fact way.
- 淡々とした態度a detached, unemotional attitude
She never loses her detached, unemotional attitude.
- 淡々と語るto narrate or recount without emotion
The victim recounted what happened at the time without emotion.
- 淡々とした味a plain, light flavor
This soup has a plain, light flavor.
- 淡々と時が流れるfor time to pass quietly and uneventfully
In the small village, time flows quietly and uneventfully by.