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How to say "Detailed" in Japanese

Both words can translate to "detailed", but which should you choose?

Japanese Option A

詳しい

くわしい (kuwashii)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B

克明な

こくめいな (kokumeina)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus

Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference

When translating "detailed" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 詳しい and 克明な. In Japanese, 詳しい (くわしい (kuwashii)) is typically associated with "detailed; knowing well; knowledgeable" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Describes something with many details, or someone who knows a subject well.. On the other hand, 克明な (こくめいな (kokumeina)) maps to "detailed, precise, accurate, elaborate" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Emphasizes the meticulousness and precision with which something is described, recorded, or depicted, leaving no detail overlooked. Often used for historical accounts, reports, or observations.. A literal translation of "detailed" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "詳しい"
そのことについて、もっと詳しい情報が欲しいです。
I want more detailed information about that.
Bilingual Context for "克明な"
彼は事件の状況を克明に報告書にまとめた。
He summarized the circumstances of the incident in a detailed report.

Nuance Mastery Quiz

Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?

Fill in the blank: "そのことについて、もっと ___ 情報が欲しいです。" (Meaning: "I want more detailed information about that.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "詳しい" fits here because it means "detailed; knowing well; knowledgeable" in the context of: "I want more detailed information about that.". "克明な" represents "detailed, precise, accurate, elaborate".

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