“Unassuming” in Japanese
Short answer
Unassuming in Japanese is “頭が低い” (atamagahikui). Full meaning: humble, modest, unassuming.
Other ways to say “Unassuming” in Japanese
控えめ
hikaeme moderate, reserved, conservative, humble, mild-mannered, self-effacing, unassuming, well-behaved, low-key, temperate, in small quantities
控目
hikaeme moderate, reserved, conservative, humble, mild-mannered, self-effacing, unassuming, well-behaved, low-key, temperate, in small quantities
控え目
hikaeme moderate, reserved, conservative, humble, mild-mannered, self-effacing, unassuming, well-behaved, low-key, temperate, in small quantities
ひかえ目
hikaeme moderate, reserved, conservative, humble, mild-mannered, self-effacing, unassuming, well-behaved, low-key, temperate, in small quantities
ひかえめ
hikaeme moderate, reserved, conservative, humble, mild-mannered, self-effacing, unassuming, well-behaved, low-key, temperate, in small quantities
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