N4
ほそい (hosoi)
細い
thin, slender, narrow
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used to describe the thinness or narrowness of objects (lines, threads, fingers, hair) or a person's build. Can also refer to a 'small' or 'high-pitched' voice.
📝 Example Sentences
彼女は指が細くてきれいです。
She has beautiful, slender fingers.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "細い"!
道が_______から、車に気をつけてください。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 道が「細い」と、車が通りにくいので注意が必要です。
English: If the road is 'narrow' (hosoi), it's difficult for cars to pass, so caution is needed.
English: If the road is 'narrow' (hosoi), it's difficult for cars to pass, so caution is needed.
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