Lingaku細かい【こまかい】
Frequency rank: 2,225. – 2,226.
- small
- fine; minute
- minor; trivialsee also 細かいこと
- sensitive; attentivesee also 神経が細かい
- careful; frugal; stingy
adjective (keiyoushi)
Forms
- 細かい【こまかい】Frequency rank: 2,225. – 2,226.
- こまかい
Generated definitions (experimental)
- small
- fine; minute
- minor; trivial
- sensitive; attentive
- careful; frugal; stingy
Used to describe something that is physically small in size.
This box is small.
Refers to something that is very detailed or precise, often in terms of quality or measurement.
Indicates something of little importance or significance.
Describes someone who is aware of and responsive to nuances, emotions, or small changes in their surroundings.
Can imply a way of being cautious or sparing in either action or spending.
He made careful plans.
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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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Please don't worry about the finer details of free vs mis-translation.
Well that's because in fiction that sort of fine detail gets skipped.
Tightly-knit carpets are generally more valuable.
There are so many fine scratches and dents on its surface, it's no use polishing it.
Growing children should not always be handled with kid gloves.
After she had read the letter, she tore it to pieces.
I wonder if his tax returns will stand close examination.
I want to make a phone call, but I don't have any change now.
Chinese food was served in small portions which did not require cutting with a knife or fork.
I understand the general approach, but I'm afraid that I'm getting bogged down in the details.
He who minds his Ps and Qs will not forget to dot the "i's" and cross his "t's", when writing.