Translation guide
The English word "minutely" has two distinct meanings: (1) in great detail, with close attention to small parts; and (2) happening every minute or very frequently. These meanings are expressed differently in Japanese.
Describing something done with meticulous attention to small details or in a very thorough manner.
The most common and neutral way to say 'in detail' or 'minutely'. Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
彼はその計画を詳細に説明した。
He explained the plan minutely.
Means 'finely' or 'in detail'. Slightly more casual than 詳細に, often used for breaking things down into small parts.
Describing something that occurs at intervals of a minute or with extreme frequency.
Literally 'every minute'. Used in technical or precise contexts, such as measurements or schedules.
English 'minutely' can mean 'in detail' or 'every minute'. In Japanese, these are completely different words. Using 毎分 (every minute) when you mean 'in detail' will cause confusion.
When 'minutely' means 'every minute', it is often used in technical or scientific contexts. In everyday speech, 'every minute' is more common in English, and in Japanese 毎分 or 1分ごとに are clear choices.
細かく指示を出してください。
Please give minutely detailed instructions.
Means 'meticulously' or 'thoroughly'. Emphasizes careful planning and attention to detail, often used in formal or written contexts.
綿密に調査が行われた。
A minutely detailed investigation was conducted.
Literally 'down to the smallest matter'. Used for describing something in exhaustive detail, often with a nuance of being overly thorough.
彼は事細かに自分の体験を語った。
He recounted his experience minutely.
データは毎分更新されます。
The data is updated minutely.
Means 'every one minute' or 'at one-minute intervals'. More conversational than 毎分.
この機械は1分ごとに点検が必要だ。
This machine requires minutely inspections.
Means 'frequently' or 'often'. Used when 'minutely' is used hyperbolically to mean very often, not literally every minute.
彼は頻繁にメールをチェックする。
He checks his email minutely.
Means 'incessantly' or 'without pause'. Used for continuous, minute-by-minute actions.
絶え間なく変化する状況。
A minutely changing situation.