Quick answer
細 is the kanji for "Slender". A common reading is ほそ.い (hosoi). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Slender
Also : Taper · Narrow · Dainty · Fine · Precise · Get thin
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 細 represents 'DAINTY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of dainty.
On-reading: さい — remember this sound by associating it with dainty. Kun-reading: ほそ.い.
Example Sentences
細かい点まで注意しました。
こまかいてんまでちゅういしました。
I paid attention down to the details.
詳細な説明をしてください。
しょうさいなせつめいをしてください。
Please give a detailed explanation.
Vocabulary using 細
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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