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微妙

びみょう

Readings

びみょうビミョー

Meanings

  1. 1.
    adj-na, nsubtle; delicate; fine
  2. 2.
    adj-na, ndifficult; complex; tricky; delicate (situation, position, etc.); close (e.g. decision)
  3. 3.
    adj-na, ndoubtful; questionable; dicey
  4. 4.
    adj-na, nnot great; iffy

Kanji breakdown

微
N513 strokesGrade 8
妙
N57 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

その２つの絵には微妙な違いがある。

There are subtle differences between the two pictures.

その顧客の苦情は微妙な問題に関わるものだった。

The customer's complaint was about a sensitive issue.

トムが次のオリンピックに出場できるかどうかは微妙だ。

There are doubts as to whether or not Tom will be able to participate in the next Olympics.

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subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable

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