NichiDict

微妙

N3
びみょう
[bimyou]
Illustration for 微妙

Meanings

1.Adj-naNoun

subtle; delicate; fine

2.Adj-naNoun

difficult; complex; tricky; delicate (situation, position, etc.); close (e.g. decision)

3.Adj-naNoun

doubtful; questionable; dicey

4.Adj-naNoun

not great; iffy

Examples

喧嘩の後、二人の関係は微妙なままだった。

Their relationship was delicate.

業界再編をめぐって会社は微妙な立場に置かれている。

Caught up in the industry restructuring, the company is in a tricky position.

訓練を受けると色の微妙な違いが分かる。

I can tell the subtle difference in colors.