びみょう

微 妙

Common word

  1. adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    subtle, delicate, fine

    • その２つの絵には微妙な違いがある。
      There are subtle differences between the two pictures.

  2. adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

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

    • 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.

  3. adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    doubtful, questionable, dicey

    • 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.

  4. adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    not great, iffy
    oft. ビミョー
    colloquial