微妙
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 微妙
1
subtle; delicate; fine
Examples
その２つの絵には微妙な違いがある。
There are subtle differences between the two pictures.
2
difficult; complex; tricky; delicate (situation, position, etc.); close (e.g. decision)
Examples
その顧客の苦情は微妙な問題に関わるものだった。
The customer's complaint was about a sensitive issue.
3
doubtful; questionable; dicey
Examples
トムが次のオリンピックに出場できるかどうかは微妙だ。
There are doubts as to whether or not Tom will be able to participate in the next Olympics.
4
Colloquial; Oft. ビミョー
not great; iffy
Kanji in this Word
微
13 strokes
Frequency: 1108
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
delicate
minuteness
insignificance
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ビ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かす.か
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
み
妙
7 strokes
Frequency: 1122
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
exquisite
strange
queer
mystery
miracle
excellent
delicate
charming
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ミョウ
ビョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たえ
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