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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
noun
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?

  1. noun The quality of being delicate, faint, or not obvious.
    "The subtlety of the joke meant half the audience missed it."
  2. 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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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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