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たんたんと

tan-tan-to

Speaking matter-of-factly and calmly

Delivering words in a flat, unemotional, steady manner. No drama, no flair — just the facts, delivered with measured calm.

💡A news reporter describing an event — 'She explained the situation tan-tan-to without any emotion.'

Example

彼は事実をたんたんと話した。

He spoke about the facts tan-tan-to.

Quiz yourself

The detective described the crime scene ___, without showing emotion.

刑事は現場の状況を○○と説明した。

calmmonotonefactualsteadyprofessional
Intermediate