141.細

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細

1. Meaning and Reading

  • thin, fine, detailed
  • Onyomi : さい
  • Kunyomi : ほそい, こまかい

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 糸 : thread
  • 田 : embroidery

Depicts thin threads (糸) used to create embroidery (田), giving the meaning ‘thin’ or ‘detailed’.

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3. Example Words

細い ほそい
thin

Walk along a narrow path.

細かい こまかい
detailed, fine

Listen to a detailed explanation.

詳細 しょうさい
details

Examine the details.