Translation guide
A small, thin, narrow piece or fragment of something, often broken or cut off.
Slivers of glass were on the floor.
A small piece or fragment, often with a nuance of being a remnant.
木のかけらが指に刺さった。
A sliver of wood got stuck in my finger.
A very small piece; more formal or written.
金属の細片が機械に混入した。
Slivers of metal got into the machine.
Thin slice; commonly used for food.
チーズを薄切りにしてクラッカーにのせた。
I put slivers of cheese on crackers.
Literally 'thing cut into thin strips'; a descriptive phrase.
にんじんを細く切ったものをサラダに加えた。
I added slivers of carrot to the salad.
A single streak or line, often used for light or smoke.
カーテンの隙間から一筋の光が差し込んだ。
A sliver of light came through the gap in the curtains.
A long, narrow piece; can be used for land or objects.
彼は細長い一片の土地を買った。
He bought a sliver of land.