synonym Comparative
きめ細か
VS
入念
Differences Between "きめ細か" and "入念"
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
入念
Meaning
careful, meticulous, elaborate, scrupulous
Reading
にゅうねん (nyūnen)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は入念な準備をしてプレゼンテーションに臨んだ。
He approached the presentation after meticulous preparation.
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。)
- 入念: 物事を非常に注意深く、細部にわたって手抜かりなく行う様子。計画や準備などによく用いられます。 (Describes an action or preparation done with extreme care, attention to detail, and thoroughness. Often used for plans or preparations.)
- 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。)
- 入念: 物事を非常に注意深く、細部にわたって手抜かりなく行う様子。計画や準備などによく用いられます。 (Describes an action or preparation done with extreme care, attention to detail, and thoroughness. Often used for plans or preparations.)
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