synonym Comparative
きめ細か
VS
詳らか
Differences Between "きめ細か" and "詳らか"
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
詳らか
Meaning
clear, detailed, precise, minute
Reading
つまびらか (tsumabiraka)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は事件の経緯を詳らかに語った。
He explained the sequence of events in detail.
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。)
- 詳らか: Used to describe something that is clear, explicit, and detailed. Often used with verbs like「にする」(to make clear/detail) or「に述べる」(to state in detail).
- 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。)
- 詳らか: Used to describe something that is clear, explicit, and detailed. Often used with verbs like「にする」(to make clear/detail) or「に述べる」(to state in detail).
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