synonym Comparative
きめ細やかな
VS
華奢な
Differences Between "きめ細やかな" and "華奢な"
Option A
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.
Option B
華奢な
Meaning
delicate, slender
Reading
きゃしゃな (kyashana)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
これはとても華奢なですね。
This is very delicate, slender, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(fine-grained; meticulous; delicate; thorough)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 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。)
- 華奢な: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 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。)
- 華奢な: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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