subtle in Japanese

subtle in Japanese is 捕らえ難い — subtle means so slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.

subtle in Japanese

捕らえ難い

adj

Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally) , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.

What does "subtle" mean?

adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
"There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the coffee."
adjective Requiring careful thought to notice or understand; not obvious.
"The novel makes a subtle argument about memory and guilt."
adjective Skilled at noticing fine details or handling delicate situations tactfully.
"A subtle diplomat, she smoothed over the disagreement without anyone losing face."

subtle in a sentence

There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the coffee.
She gave him a subtle nod so no one else would notice.
The novel makes a subtle argument about memory and guilt.
A subtle diplomat, she smoothed over the disagreement without anyone losing face.

Similar words in Japanese

delicate fine nice

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "subtle" in Japanese?

"subtle" in Japanese is 捕らえ難い. subtle means: So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.

How do you use "subtle" in a sentence?

Example: "There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the coffee." In Japanese, "subtle" is 捕らえ難い.

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