na-adjective, noun
Describes something extremely small or fine in physical scale, such as particles, structures, cracks, or machining. More formal and technical than everyday 小さい or 細かい.
空気中には微細な粒子が漂っている。
Tiny particles are floating in the air.
この顕微鏡なら細胞の微細な
With this microscope, even the fine structure of cells can be seen.
na-adjective, noun
detailed; subtle; fine-grained
Used for small differences, changes, adjustments, or details that require careful attention. It often implies a degree of precision or subtlety rather than merely being small.
二つの色の微細な違いを見分けるのは難しい。
It is difficult to distinguish the subtle difference between the two colors.
温度の微細な変化が実験結果に影響した。
Minute changes in temperature affected the experimental results.
Means detailed or particulars in the sense of full information; 微細 focuses on fine, minute, or subtle features rather than comprehensive explanation.
A Sino-Japanese compound written with 微, associated with minuteness or slightness, and 細, associated with fineness or smallness. The spelling directly matches the meaning of something minute, fine, or subtle.