Describes a lifestyle, appearance, or thing that is free from luxury, decoration, or complexity. Often positive, implying refinement through simplicity.
He leads a simple life.
The room is plain, but it's very relaxing.
Focuses on a person's character or behavior: not showy, avoiding extravagance, and being content with little. Often used for spending habits or personal tastes.
She is modest and doesn't like luxury.
Even a frugal meal is enjoyable with family.
He left the city and lives a simple life in the countryside.
She always commutes to work in plain, simple clothes.
Even though he had money, he preferred to live modestly.
The monk in training eats only plain, simple meals.
質素 means plain and unadorned, the opposite of the showy or imposing quality expressed by 物々しい.
質素 describes plain, unadorned simplicity, the direct opposite of the extravagant showiness of 華美.
質素 means 'plain/simple', the direct opposite of the lavish, opulent look described by ゴージャス.
質素 means plain and simple, the direct opposite of the ornate splendor described by 華麗.
質素 describes plainness or simplicity in dress and lifestyle, the opposite of the showy elegance implied by 伊達.
質素 means plain and frugal, the direct opposite of the lavish, showy quality described by 華奢 (かしゃ).
質素 means plain and unadorned, the opposite of the showy splendor conveyed by 華.
質素 means plain and frugal, the direct opposite of 豪華, which means lavish and splendid.
質素 describes frugal, modest habits, the opposite of 荒い used for reckless, extravagant spending (金遣いが荒い).
質素 describes something plain and simple, the opposite of the grand, awe-inspiring dignity conveyed by 荘厳.