N2
きはく (kihaku)
希薄
thin, dilute, rarefied, weak (of atmosphere, interest, etc.)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used to describe something that is not dense, weak in concentration, or lacking in presence (e.g., air, interest, emotion). Can refer to physical substances or abstract concepts.
📝 Example Sentences
山の上では空気が希薄になる。
The air becomes thin on top of the mountain.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "希薄"!
この部屋は、いつも会話が_______だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「希薄」は、物事が薄い、少ない、乏しい状態を表します。ここでは「会話が少ない、盛り上がらない」という意味で使われます。
English: Kihaku (希薄) describes a state where something is thin, scarce, or lacking. Here, it means that conversation is scarce or unlively.
English: Kihaku (希薄) describes a state where something is thin, scarce, or lacking. Here, it means that conversation is scarce or unlively.
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