JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
デリケート
Sensitive, fragile, or requiring careful handling.
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デリケイト less common spelling
1 Na-adjective
Sensitive / Fragile (Person or Body)
Describes a physical constitution susceptible to irritation or a temperament prone to emotional injury.
Example
彼 は とても デリケート な 性格 な ので 、 言葉 を 選ぶ 必要 が あり ます 。
He has a very sensitive personality, so you need to choose your words carefully.
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2 Na-adjective
Delicate / Tricky (Topic or Issue)
Refers to issues or situations that require extremely careful handling to avoid conflict or awkwardness.
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Delicate / Subtle (Object or Flavor)
Identifies objects that are structurally fragile, mechanically precise, or aesthetically subtle.
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