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.
彼女のしなやかな動きはダンサーのようだ。
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.
体操選手は体がとても柔軟だ。
Gymnasts have very lithe bodies.
Phrase meaning 'lithe body'. しなやか is the most direct equivalent for 'lithe' in the sense of graceful flexibility.
猫はしなやかな体を持っている。
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.
彼女はほっそりとした指をしている。
She has lithe fingers.
Describes a tall, slim, and graceful figure. Often used for models or elegant people.
すらりとした体型の女性が歩いてきた。
A woman with a lithe figure walked by.
Describing quick, light, and graceful motion.
A na-adjective meaning light-footed, agile, nimble. Implies ease of movement.
彼は身軽に階段を駆け上がった。
He ran up the stairs with lithe agility.
A na-adjective meaning light, graceful, and effortless in movement. Often used for dance or walking.
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.