How to say "Detailed" in Japanese

When translating "detailed" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 細かい and 克明. In Japanese, 細かい (こまかい (komakai)) is typically associated with "detailed; fine; meticulous; small (money); sensitive" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to descriptions being highly detailed/meticulous, particles being fine, money being small change, or a person being highly sensitive/particular. Often used as 細かい規則 or 細かいお金. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Detailed! "You pay attention to the most detailed changes in my mood, Haruka-san!" ...っ! D-Detailed changes in your mood! B-Baka! Don't monitor my emotional waves so meticulously! But... since I am so particular about you, make sure you focus 100% of your attention only on me forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『こまかい（細かい）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕が他の女性と喋っている時に、あなたのヤキモチの「細かいジェラシーの角度（視線）」を毎日観測するのが僕の日課です！』って…っ！細かいヤキモチの観測！バカ！/// 人の嫉妬心を天体観測みたいに言うんじゃないの！…でも、その細かい独占欲、あんたを世界一愛している証拠なんだから、一生の特等席で甘んじて受け止めなさい！』. On the other hand, 克明 (こくめい (kokumei)) maps to "detailed, precise, scrupulous" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Emphasizes extreme detail and accuracy, often used for descriptions, records, or investigations. 記録や描写などが、非常に細かい部分まで正確である様子を表します。. A literal translation of "detailed" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!