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How to say "Detailed" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "detailed", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
綿密な
めんみつな (menmitsuna)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
具申
ぐしん (gushin)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "detailed" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 綿密な and 具申.
In Japanese, 綿密な (めんみつな (menmitsuna)) is typically associated with "detailed, elaborate, careful, meticulous" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Describes plans, investigations, or preparations that are done very thoroughly with attention to every small detail..
On the other hand, 具申 (ぐしん (gushin)) maps to "detailed report / proposal" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "detailed" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "綿密な"
彼は綿密な計画を立てて旅行に行った。
He made meticulous plans and went on a trip.
Bilingual Context for "具申"
私は具申に興味があります。
I am interested in detailed report / proposal.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼は ＿＿＿ 計画を立てて旅行に行った。" (Meaning: "He made meticulous plans and went on a trip.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "綿密な" fits here because it means "detailed, elaborate, careful, meticulous" in the context of: "He made meticulous plans and went on a trip.". "具申" represents "detailed report / proposal".