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Meanings
1
Describes heartfelt, considerate actions or feelings, often in personal relationships.
I was touched by her thoughtful consideration.
2
meticulous; detailed; attentive
Used for careful, thorough attention to small points, such as in work or descriptions.
He gave a detailed explanation that was easy for anyone to understand.
3
Describes rich, dense quality of color or fog; less common than the other senses.
A thick fog hung over the mountain.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に細やかな心遣いをするto show someone thoughtful, warm consideration
She always shows warm, thoughtful consideration to the people around her.
- 細やかな気配りができるto be capable of meticulous, attentive care
He is someone who can pay meticulous, attentive care to customers.
- 細やかな愛情を注ぐto pour tender affection (onto someone)
The mother raised her children pouring tender affection into them.
- 〈事〉を細やかに描写するto describe something in fine, detailed strokes
The author depicted the characters' psychology in fine, detailed strokes.