Meaning of 微妙 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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微妙JLPT 3
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Kana Readingびみょう
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Romajibimyō
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- delicate; subtle; sensitive
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- difficult; delicate (situation); complicated
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- doubtful; questionable; dicey
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Example Sentences
微妙, びみょう used in context
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本状には微妙な情報が含まれており、気分を害することがあるかもしれない。
This letter contains sensitive information that may offend some people.
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That was a very delicate situation.
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There was a subtle difference between their views.
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I find myself in a rather delicate situation.
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I cannot appreciate the subtleties of the subject.
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The negotiations are at a very delicate stage.
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Kanji found in this word
exquisite, strange, queer, mystery, miracle, excellent, delicate, charming
On: ミョウ, ビョウ
Kun: たえ
7 strokes
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