Describes careful attention to fine details, often used for work, plans, or observations. Slightly formal and less common in casual speech than 細かい.
Thanks to his meticulous planning, the project was a success.
This painting is done with minute brushwork.
Standard kanji spelling for this word.
Compound of 細 (fine, minute) and 緻 (detailed, meticulous). Both kanji contribute to the meaning of extreme attention to detail.