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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