細
dainty · get thin · taper · slender · narrow · detailed · precise
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and field. Thin like thread.
Symbolism
Fine, detail, delicate. Represents thinness.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Component Breakdown
thread + field
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
細かいことを言う
こまかいことをいう
To be picky about details
Being nitpicky
Anime & Manga
はたらく細胞
Cells at Work!
A well-known work with 細 in its Japanese title.
はたらく細胞!!
Cells at Work!!
A well-known work with 細 in its Japanese title.
はたらく細胞BLACK
Cells at Work! CODE BLACK
A well-known work with 細 in its Japanese title.
ダンジョン島で宿屋をやろう！ 創造魔法を貰った俺の細腕繁盛記
Let’s Run an Inn on Dungeon Island! (In a World Ruled by Women)
A well-known work with 細 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
細川護熙
Name contains 細
Morihiro Hosokawa is a Japanese politician who served as prime minister of Japan from 1993 to 1994.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“get thin”
“slender”
“narrow”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 細 mean in Japanese?
細 means dainty, get thin, taper, slender, narrow, detailed, precise.
How do you read 細?
On'yomi: サイ (SAI). Kun'yomi: ほそ.い、ほそ.る、こま.か、こま.かい (hosoi, hosoru, komaka, komakai).
How many strokes does 細 have?
細 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 細 a good kanji for a tattoo?
細 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dainty, get thin, taper, slender, narrow, detailed, precise. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.