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N1 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

繊細(せんさい)dainty, delicate (e.g. fingers), fine, slim, sensitive, delicate (feelings, sense, etc.), subtle

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    dainty, delicate (e.g. fingers), fine, slim, sensitive, delicate (feelings, sense, etc.), subtle

    1. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      1.

      dainty, delicate (e.g. fingers), fine, slim

    2. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      2.

      sensitive, delicate (feelings, sense, etc.), subtle

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    繊細 【せんさい】

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      華奢(きゃしゃ)女性(じょせい)(ゆび)はとても繊細(せんさい)だ。

      A dainty woman's fingers are very delicate.

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      ピアニストの繊細(せんさい)(ゆび)見惚(みほ)れています。

      I’m mesmerized by the pianist’s delicate fingers.

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      繊細(せんさい)神経(しんけい)()(ぬし)は、(ちい)さな(おと)にも反応(はんのう)する。

      Someone with sensitive nerves can pick up on even the faintest sounds.

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      (むすめ)繊細(せんさい)(こころ)()っているとあって、(ちい)さなことで()ぐに()()みます。

      My daughter has a delicate heart, so she gets upset over the tiniest things.

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      繊細(せんさい)なタッチで()かれた()()おうものなら、相当(そうとう)なお(かね)使(つか)うことになるだろう。

      If you're thinking of buying a painting with a lot of subtle touches, you’ll probably end up spending a good amount of money.

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