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Meanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
thinnish; somewhat narrow
Describes something that is on the thin or narrow side, often used for objects, lines, or body shapes. Antonym: 太め (thickish).
Antonyms: 太め
This pen is on the thin side and easy to write with.
She has a somewhat slender figure.
Usage patterns
- 細めの〈物〉a somewhat thin/narrow (object)
I like thin noodles.
- 〈物〉を細めに〈動詞〉to do something (e.g. cut, boil) making it somewhat thin/narrow
Please cut the carrots into thin strips.