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ほそい
hosoi
Thin, slender, fine
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細い
ほそい
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Thin, slender, fine
hosoi
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JLPT Level N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana ほそい
Romaji hosoi
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What does 細い mean in Japanese?
The word 細い (ほそい) means "thin, slender, fine" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 細い?
細い is read as ほそい (romaji: hosoi). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 細い?
細い is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
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