微妙

びみょう

Readings

びみょうビミョー

Meanings

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

微

N513 strokesGrade 8

妙

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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.

Context: 微妙 (びみょう)

Current word

微妙びみょう

subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable

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