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How to say "Precise" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "precise", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
精密
せいみつ (seimitsu)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
緻密な
ちみつな (chimitsu na)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "precise" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 精密 and 緻密な.
In Japanese, 精密 (せいみつ (seimitsu)) is typically associated with "precise, elaborate, minute, accurate" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to something made or done with great detail and accuracy, often used for machines, measurements, or plans. Used as a na-adjective..
On the other hand, 緻密な (ちみつな (chimitsu na)) maps to "precise; elaborate; minute; fine; subtle; intricate" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Describes something that is intricately detailed, precise, or meticulously constructed. Often refers to plans, designs, or logical reasoning.. A literal translation of "precise" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "精密"
精密な機械を作るには高い技術が必要です。
High skill is required to build precise machines.
Bilingual Context for "緻密な"
彼の計画は緻密で、全く隙がなかった。
His plan was meticulous and had no flaws at all.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: " ＿＿＿ な機械を作るには高い技術が必要です。" (Meaning: "High skill is required to build precise machines.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "精密" fits here because it means "precise, elaborate, minute, accurate" in the context of: "High skill is required to build precise machines.". "緻密な" represents "precise; elaborate; minute; fine; subtle; intricate".