synonym Comparative
丁寧
VS
きめ細かい
Differences Between "丁寧" and "きめ細かい"
Option A
丁寧
Meaning
polite; courteous; careful; meticulous
Reading
ていねい (teinei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
高級ホテルのスタッフによる_______な接客サービスは、宿泊した全てのゲストから高い評価を受けていました。
The polite customer service by the high-class hotel staff received high evaluation from all the staying guests.
Option B
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(polite; courteous; careful; meticulous)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 丁寧: Refers to being polite, courteous, or careful and meticulous in one's actions, writing, or speaking. Often used as 丁寧な接客 or 丁寧に書く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Polite! You wrap your arms around me so carefully and politely, as if I'm a fragile treasure?! ...っ, Baka! Y-You don't need to be THAT polite! Hug me tighter!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ていねい（丁寧）！壊れ物を扱うみたいに、そんなに丁寧で優しく私を抱きしめるなんて…っ。バカ！そこまで丁寧じゃなくていいから、もっと力強くギュッとしなさい！』
- 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.
- 丁寧: Refers to being polite, courteous, or careful and meticulous in one's actions, writing, or speaking. Often used as 丁寧な接客 or 丁寧に書く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Polite! You wrap your arms around me so carefully and politely, as if I'm a fragile treasure?! ...っ, Baka! Y-You don't need to be THAT polite! Hug me tighter!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ていねい（丁寧）！壊れ物を扱うみたいに、そんなに丁寧で優しく私を抱きしめるなんて…っ。バカ！そこまで丁寧じゃなくていいから、もっと力強くギュッとしなさい！』
- 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.
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