How to say "Minute" in Japanese

When translating "minute" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 分 and 綿密. In Japanese, 分 (ふん (fun) / ぷん (pun)) is typically associated with "minute" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Used as a counter for minutes. The pronunciation varies depending on the preceding number. On the other hand, 綿密 (めんみつ (menmitsu)) maps to "minute; scrupulous; detailed; thorough" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents 計画や調査などが「非常に細かい部分まで注意深く行われる」様子を表す形容動詞。An adjective expressing that plans or investigations are carried out with extreme attention to detail.. A literal translation of "minute" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!