synonym Comparative
行き届く
VS
きめ細やかな
Differences Between "行き届く" and "きめ細やかな"
Option A
行き届く
Meaning
to be thorough, to be meticulous, to be well-cared for
Reading
いきとどく (ikitodoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
このホテルは、お客様へのサービスが隅々まで行き届いている。
This hotel's service to guests is meticulous in every corner.
Option B
きめ細やかな
Meaning
fine-grained; meticulous; delicate; thorough
Reading
きめこまやかな (kimekomayaka na)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
このケーキはきめ細やかな生地で、とても口当たりが良い。
This cake has a fine-grained texture and a very pleasant mouthfeel.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to be thorough, to be meticulous, to be well-cared for)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 行き届く: Often used to describe excellent service, care, or preparation, implying attention to every detail and ensuring all needs are met. サービスが行き届いている (service is thorough/meticulous).
- きめ細やかな: Often describes textures (e.g., skin, fabric), detailed work, or careful consideration. It has a positive connotation, implying high quality or thoroughness. (肌や生地のきめ、仕事の丁寧さ、配慮の行き届いた様子などを表す際に使われ、肯定的で質の高さを意味します。)
- 行き届く: Often used to describe excellent service, care, or preparation, implying attention to every detail and ensuring all needs are met. サービスが行き届いている (service is thorough/meticulous).
- きめ細やかな: Often describes textures (e.g., skin, fabric), detailed work, or careful consideration. It has a positive connotation, implying high quality or thoroughness. (肌や生地のきめ、仕事の丁寧さ、配慮の行き届いた様子などを表す際に使われ、肯定的で質の高さを意味します。)
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