細
Kanji · N2
細 / dainty
Kanji for dainty, get thin, or taper.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | サイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ほそ.い、ほそ.る、こま.か、こま.かい | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
細 carries the meaning dainty, get thin, or taper.
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Common compounds with 細
飴細工あめざいくcandy fashioned in human and animal forms
細かいこまかいsmall
細胞さいぼうcell
詳細しょうさいdetails / particulars / specifics
繊細せんさいdainty / delicate / fine
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