きめ細こまかい

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Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

i-adjective

smooth; fine-textured

Describes a surface, skin, or material that is smooth and fine-grained, like fine wood or smooth skin.

2

i-adjective

Used for careful, thorough work or attention to detail; often applied to plans, explanations, or service.

きめ細こまかいUsage96%
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling; the most common written form.
きめこまかいUsage4%
木き目め細こまかいUsage<1%
Alternate kanji spelling using 木目 for 'grain'; less common.
肌理きめ細こまかい
Alternate kanji spelling using 肌理 for 'texture'; rarely used.

細こまかい
細かい means 'fine' or 'detailed' in a general sense, while きめ細かい emphasizes smoothness of texture or meticulousness in quality.
丁てい寧ねい
丁寧 means 'polite' or 'careful', often used for manners or careful handling, whereas きめ細かい focuses on thoroughness and attention to fine details.

Compound of きめ (texture, grain) and 細かい (fine, detailed). The word originally described fine-grained surfaces and later extended to meticulous work.

理logic, arrangement, reason