Quick answer
細 is the kanji for "Taper / Dainty / Narrow". A common reading is ほそ.い (hosoi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Taper / Dainty / Narrow
Also : Taper · Dainty · Narrow · Slender · Precise · Get Thin
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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