微妙
びみょう
subtle; delicate; fine; difficult
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Na-adjective, Noun
subtle; delicate; fine- difficult; complex; tricky; delicate (situation, position, etc.); close (e.g. decision)
- doubtful; questionable; dicey
- not great; iffyColloquial
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
- unspeakably wonderful; sublime; exquisite; marvelousObsolete
Example sentences
なんか微妙でしょ?
It's kind of iffy, don't you think?
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That was a very delicate situation.
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I find myself in a rather delicate situation.
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I don't know, it looks unfinished.
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There was a subtle difference between their views.
More examples (10)
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It's touch and go.
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There is a subtle difference between the two words.
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There are subtle differences between the two pictures.
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I cannot appreciate the subtleties of the subject.
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This word has a subtle nuance to it.
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There are subtle differences between the two things.
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Subtle differences in tone discriminate the original from the copy.
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The negotiations are at a very delicate stage.
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There's a subtle difference in meaning between the two words.
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The customer's complaint was about a sensitive issue.