also: びじん
Refers to a very small physical fragment, such as a speck of dust or a crumb. Often used in expressions like 微塵切り (finely chopped) or 微塵に砕ける (shatter into bits).
The glass shattered into tiny pieces.
Finely chop the onion.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
not at all; not the slightest
Used with a negative verb, typically in the pattern 微塵も〜ない, to emphasize a complete lack of something. Stronger than 全然〜ない.
I didn't have the slightest doubt about his words.
There is not the slightest sign of remorse.
I minced the garlic finely and stir-fried it.
I didn't doubt his words in the slightest.
The vase fell on the floor and shattered into pieces.
She seemed to have no regret whatsoever.
Asian watermeal; Wolffia globosa
Kana spelling is common, especially in the negative emphasis pattern みじんも〜ない.