微妙
N3びみょう
[bimyou]
Definitions
1.adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
subtle; delicate; fine
2.adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
difficult; complex; tricky; delicate (situation, position, etc.); close (e.g. decision)
3.adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
doubtful; questionable; dicey
4.adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
not great; iffy
Example Sentences
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.