Vocab Info
N1 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
繊細dainty, delicate (e.g. fingers), fine, slim, sensitive, delicate (feelings, sense, etc.), subtle
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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
1.
dainty, delicate (e.g. fingers), fine, slim
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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華奢な女性の指はとても繊細だ。
A dainty woman's fingers are very delicate.
ピアニストの繊細な指に見惚れています。
I’m mesmerized by the pianist’s delicate fingers.
繊細な神経の持ち主は、小さな音にも反応する。
Someone with sensitive nerves can pick up on even the faintest sounds.
娘は繊細な心を持っているとあって、小さなことで直ぐに落ち込みます。
My daughter has a delicate heart, so she gets upset over the tiniest things.
繊細なタッチで描かれた絵を買おうものなら、相当なお金を使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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