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delicate in Japanese

delicate in Japanese is 優美な, 精緻な, 繊細な — delicate means easily damaged and needing careful handling.

delicate in Japanese

優美な
adj
精緻な
adj
繊細な
adj

What does "delicate" mean?

  1. adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
    "The vase is extremely delicate, so wrap it well before shipping."
  2. adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
    "Discussing the layoffs is a delicate subject in the office right now."
  3. adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.
    "The dish had a delicate balance of ginger and lime."

delicate in a sentence

  • The vase is extremely delicate, so wrap it well before shipping.
  • Discussing the layoffs is a delicate subject in the office right now.
  • The dish had a delicate balance of ginger and lime.

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What is "delicate" in Japanese?

"delicate" in Japanese is 優美な, 精緻な, 繊細な. delicate means: Easily damaged and needing careful handling.

How do you use "delicate" in a sentence?

Example: "The vase is extremely delicate, so wrap it well before shipping." In Japanese, "delicate" is 優美な, 精緻な, 繊細な.

Are there other ways to say "delicate" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "delicate": 優美な, 精緻な, 繊細な.

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