細こま々ごましい

i-adjective

minute; very fine; very small

Describes something physically tiny, detailed, or consisting of very small parts. Often used for intricate work or fine particles.

• この刺し繍しゅうは細こま々ごましい模も様ようで埋うめ尽つくされている。

  This embroidery is filled with very fine patterns.

• 細こま々ごましい砂すなが風かぜで舞まい上あがった。

  Very fine sand was blown up by the wind.

i-adjective

annoying; complicated

Refers to something that is overly detailed, fussy, or bothersome because of its complexity. Often used for rules, procedures, or personalities.

• 彼かれの細こま々ごましい指し示じにはいつもイライラする。

  I always get irritated by his overly detailed instructions.

• この書しょ類るいの手て続つづきは細こま々ごましくて面めん倒どうだ。

  The paperwork for this procedure is so complicated and troublesome.

i-adjective

very detailed; elaborate

Describes something that is meticulously detailed or elaborate, often in a positive or neutral sense. Can refer to explanations, designs, or preparations.

• 彼かの女じょの細こま々ごましい説せつ明めいのおかげで、全ぜん員いんが理り解かいできた。

  Thanks to her very detailed explanation, everyone was able to understand.

• 細こま々ごましい装そう飾しょくが施ほどこされた宮きゅう殿でんを見けん学がくした。

  We toured a palace adorned with elaborate decorations.