食しょくの細ほそい

i-adjective

having a small appetite; eating lightly

Describes someone who habitually eats little or has a naturally small appetite. Often used to express concern or as a gentle observation.

See also: 食が細い

• 彼かの女じょは食しょくの細ほそい人ひとだから、いつも少すこししか食たべない。

  She has a small appetite, so she always eats only a little.

• うちの子こは食しょくが細ほそくて、給きゅう食しょくを残のこしてしまう。

  My child is a light eater and often leaves school lunch unfinished.