synonym Comparative
きめ細か
VS
きめ細やかな
Differences Between "きめ細か" and "きめ細やかな"
Option A
きめ細か
Meaning
Fine-grained, delicate, detailed, meticulous
Reading
きめこまか (kimekoma ka)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この石鹸はきめ細かな泡立ちで、肌に優しい。
This soap produces a fine, delicate lather and is gentle on the skin.
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: "(Fine-grained, delicate, detailed, meticulous)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- きめ細か: Describes something with a very fine texture (e.g., skin, fabric) or an approach that is thorough, meticulous, and attentive to detail. Often used positively. (肌や生地のように非常に細かい質感を指す場合と、細部まで行き届いた丁寧で綿密な対応や配慮を表す場合がある。しばしば肯定的に使われる。)
- 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。)
- きめ細か: Describes something with a very fine texture (e.g., skin, fabric) or an approach that is thorough, meticulous, and attentive to detail. Often used positively. (肌や生地のように非常に細かい質感を指す場合と、細部まで行き届いた丁寧で綿密な対応や配慮を表す場合がある。しばしば肯定的に使われる。)
- 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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