Light in flavor or color; plain, simple, or mild (e.g., food or appearance).
この魚は淡白な味で、塩だけで十分美味しい。
This fish has a light flavor and is delicious with just salt.
淡白な色使いのインテリアが好みだ。
I like interiors with a plain, subdued color scheme.
この料理は淡白なので、薬味を添えて食べるといい。
This dish is mild, so it's good to eat it with condiments.
Frank, candid, or uninterested; an easygoing or unassuming personality — can also imply indifference or lack of strong attachment.
彼は淡白な性格で、人間関係の揉め事に深入りしない。
He has a laid-back personality and doesn't get involved in relationship conflicts.
淡白に事実を述べるだけで、感情を交えない報告だった。
The report stated the facts plainly without any emotion.
彼女は贅沢に無頓着で、淡白な生活を好む。
She is indifferent to luxury and prefers a simple life.