subtlety in Japanese
subtlety in Japanese is 微妙 — subtlety means the quality of being delicate, faint, or not obvious.
subtlety in Japanese
微妙
Pronounced: bimyō
The quality of being done in a clever way that is not obvious or not direct; the quality of being carefully thought out. (of things)
What does "subtlety" mean?
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noun The quality of being delicate, faint, or not obvious.
"The subtlety of the joke meant half the audience missed it."
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noun A fine or precise detail, especially one that is easy to overlook.
"Learning a language means picking up the subtleties of tone as well as grammar."
subtlety in a sentence
- The subtlety of the joke meant half the audience missed it.
- Learning a language means picking up the subtleties of tone as well as grammar.
- He appreciated the subtleties of the wine that a novice would miss.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "subtlety" in Japanese?
"subtlety" in Japanese is 微妙. subtlety means: The quality of being delicate, faint, or not obvious.
How do you pronounce 微妙?
"subtlety" in Japanese is 微妙, pronounced "bimyō".
How do you use "subtlety" in a sentence?
Example: "The subtlety of the joke meant half the audience missed it." In Japanese, "subtlety" is 微妙.
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