“Delicate” in Japanese
Short answer
Delicate in Japanese is “微妙” (bimyou). Full meaning: subtle, delicate, fine; difficult, complex, tricky, delicate (situation, position, etc.), close (e.g. decision); doubtful, questionable, dicey.
Other ways to say “Delicate” in Japanese
精緻
seichi delicate, minute, fine, detailed, subtle
あえか
aeka delicate, gentle, fleeting
華奢
kyasha dainty, delicate, slender, slim and elegant; fragile (e.g. furniture), delicate, frail; lavish, luxurious, showy, gaudy
繊弱
senjaku delicate, frail
弱い
yowai weak, frail, delicate, tender, unskilled, weak (wine)
か弱い
kayowai weak, feeble, delicate, frail, helpless
か細い
kabosoi thin, skinny; delicate, fragile, feeble
繊細
sensai dainty, delicate (e.g. fingers), fine, slim; sensitive, delicate (feelings, sense, etc.), subtle
ひ弱
hiyowa weak, delicate, sickly
精巧
seikou elaborate, delicate, exquisite
緻密
chimitsu fine (grain, workmanship, etc.), close (weave), delicate, intricate, elaborate; precise, accurate, careful, meticulous, close (e.g. observation), minute, elaborate (e.g. plan)
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