synonym Comparative
きめ細かい
VS
巧妙な
Differences Between "きめ細かい" and "巧妙な"
Option A
きめ細かい
Meaning
fine-grained, meticulous, elaborate, thoughtful
Reading
きめこまかい (kimekomakai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
このファンデーションは、きめ細かく肌になじむ。
This foundation blends finely into the skin.
Option B
巧妙な
Meaning
ingenious, skillful, clever, elaborate
Reading
こうみょうな (kōmyōna)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は巧妙な手口で泥棒を捕まえた。
He caught the thief with an ingenious trick.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(fine-grained, meticulous, elaborate, thoughtful)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- きめ細かい: Describes something with a fine texture (e.g., skin, fabric, foam) or a detailed, thorough, and meticulous approach (e.g., planning, service, care). Implies attention to small details and high quality.
- 巧妙な: Used to describe something done with great skill, cleverness, or ingenuity, often implying a sophisticated technique or a tricky solution. Can sometimes be negative when used for deception. (非常に巧みで、手際が良い様子。ずる賢いという意味でも使われる)
- きめ細かい: Describes something with a fine texture (e.g., skin, fabric, foam) or a detailed, thorough, and meticulous approach (e.g., planning, service, care). Implies attention to small details and high quality.
- 巧妙な: Used to describe something done with great skill, cleverness, or ingenuity, often implying a sophisticated technique or a tricky solution. Can sometimes be negative when used for deception. (非常に巧みで、手際が良い様子。ずる賢いという意味でも使われる)
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