| せ | ん |
|---|---|
| 繊 |
| さ | い |
|---|---|
| 細 |
adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, noun
- dainty, delicate (e.g. fingers), fine, slim.
- sensitive, delicate (feelings, sense, etc.), subtle.
Variations
| Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
繊細 | せんさい | ✔ |
Contained Kanji Breakdown
slender, fine, thin kimono
セン (9th, N1)
thread
いと シ (1st, N2)
to cut, wound, hurt