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What is the Kanji for 'Slight' and 'Delicate'? | 微

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Slight' and 'Delicate', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Slight' and 'Delicate' is 微.

    kanji

    微

    Meaning

    Slight, Delicate

    Reading

    kunyomiかす

    kasu

    onyomiび

    bi

    Parts

    彳Stop

    Example Word

    微妙: subtle or doubtful. The Japanese adjectival noun '微妙 (びみょう)' can mean 'subtle' or 'doubtful', depending on the context. When used to mean 'subtle', it refers to something that is delicate, nuanced, or not easily noticeable. For example: The difference is subtle「その違いは微妙だ」(そのちがいはびみょうだ). When used to mean 'doubtful', it expresses uncertainty or skepticism about something. For example: I'm doubtful about his plan「彼の計画は微妙だ」(かれのけいかくはびみょうだ). This word is often used in casual conversation to express that something is 'questionable' or 'not quite right' without being overly negative. It can also be used to describe a situation that is hard to judge or evaluate clearly.

    Radical

    彳

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    619

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 微

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 1 part:

    radical

    彳

    Meaning

    Stop

Words Using 微

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    微妙

    Meaning

    Subtle, Doubtful

    word

    微笑む

    Meaning

    Smile

    word

    微か

    Meaning

    Faint

    word

    微笑

    Meaning

    Smile

Kanji Related to 微 Through the Part 彳

These 19 kanji contain the part 彳 as well.

    kanji

    後

    Meaning

    After, Behind

    kanji

    行

    Meaning

    Go

    kanji

    待

    Meaning

    Wait

    kanji

    役

    Meaning

    Duty

    kanji

    徒

    Meaning

    Follower, Junior

    kanji

    律

    Meaning

    Law, Rhythm

    kanji

    従

    Meaning

    Follow, Obey

    kanji

    往

    Meaning

    Journey, Go on

    kanji

    復

    Meaning

    Restore

    kanji

    得

    Meaning

    Acquire

    kanji

    徳

    Meaning

    Virtue

    kanji

    御

    Meaning

    Honorable, General honorific term

    kanji

    彼

    Meaning

    Third person pronoun, He

    kanji

    徴

    Meaning

    Levy, Symptom

    kanji

    徹

    Meaning

    Penetrate, Go through

    kanji

    徐

    Meaning

    Slowly, Gradually

    kanji

    径

    Meaning

    Path, Diameter

    kanji

    征

    Meaning

    Subjugate

    kanji

    循

    Meaning

    Circulate, Sequential

Learn the Kanji 微

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What does 微 mean?

微 means 'Slight' and 'Delicate'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.