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細“dainty” Kanjihosoi / sai

How to write 細

Meaning and readings

Meaning

dainty, get thin, taper, slender, narrow, detailed, precise

Onyomi (音読み)

  • さい sai

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

  • ほそ(い) hoso(i)

Japanese reading

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