na-adjective, noun
Describes something nuanced, slight, or requiring careful perception; often used for differences, flavors, or expressions.
この二つの色の違いは微妙だ。
The difference between these two colors is subtle.
彼女
There was a subtle change in her expression.
na-adjective, noun
Used for situations, positions, or decisions that are precarious, finely balanced, or hard to call.
勝敗は微妙なところだ。
The outcome is too close to call.
彼の立場は今、微妙だ。
His position is delicate right now.
na-adjective, noun
doubtful; questionable; dicey
Expresses skepticism or uncertainty about quality, truth, or advisability; often implies something is not clearly good or acceptable.
その計画の成功は微妙だと思う。
I think the success of that plan is doubtful.
彼の説明は微妙で、信用できない。
His explanation is questionable; I can't trust it.
na-adjective, noun
not great; iffy; meh
Colloquial understatement meaning something is not quite good, a bit off, or hard to endorse; often written in katakana as ビミョー.
この映画、微妙だった。
This movie was meh.
味はビミョーだけど、安いからいいや。
The taste is iffy, but it's cheap, so whatever.