薄い
うすい
usui
JLPT N5adjectiveVocabularyLevel 3 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
薄い (うすい (usui)) means "Thin". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Thin
Also : thin of an object · light · weak
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Example Sentences
このコップは薄いので気をつけてください。
このこっぷはうすいのできをつけてください。
This cup is thin, so be careful.
薄いチーズは味が淡いです。
うすいちーずはあじがあわいです。
Thin cheese has a delicate flavor.
Kanji in this word
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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