Frequency rank: 16,229. – 16,298.
- elaborate; delicate; exquisite
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- elaborate
- delicate
- exquisite
This meaning refers to something that is intricately detailed or complex in design or construction. It often conveys a sense of artistry and careful craftsmanship.
This sculpture is very elaborate and captivates those who see it.
This meaning implies fragility or sensitivity, often referring to something that is easily damaged or requires careful handling.
That flower is very delicate and must be handled gently.
The delicate glasswork is prone to breaking.
This meaning indicates something of exceptional beauty or quality, often used to describe art, food, or experiences that are profoundly pleasing.
Generated collocations (experimental)
せいこう精巧なてしごと手仕事elaborate craftsmanshipせいこう精巧につくられた作られたexquisitely madeせいこう精巧なでざいんデザインdelicate designせいこう精巧なもけい模型elaborate modelせいこう精巧さexquisitenessせいこう精巧なしかけ仕掛けelaborate mechanismせいこう精巧なぎじゅつ技術elaborate technologyせいこう精巧なそうしょく装飾exquisite decorationせいこう精巧なさいく細工delicate craftsmanshipせいこう精巧なせいひん製品exquisite product
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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He stared at the faithful miniature of the dinosaur.
Near the door, an elaborate metal robot -- a robot designed to keep away intruders, was standing coldly.