ニュアンス
にゅあんす
noun
nuance, subtle difference
1.
nuance, subtle difference, connotation
A subtle difference in meaning, feeling, or tone. Often used when discussing the fine distinctions between similar words, expressions, or situations.
ニュアンスが違う。
The nuance is different.
この二つの言葉はニュアンスが微妙に異なる。
These two words differ slightly in nuance.
翻訳では原文のニュアンスを伝えるのが難しい。
In translation, it's difficult to convey the nuance of the original text.
USAGE:
Frequently used in language learning, translation, and communication contexts. Also used more broadly to describe subtle differences in color, flavor, design, and other sensory qualities.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ニュアンスが違う (the nuance is different)
- ニュアンスを伝える (convey a nuance)
- ニュアンスを読み取る (pick up on a nuance)
- 微妙なニュアンス (subtle nuance)
- ニュアンスの違い (difference in nuance)
ETYMOLOGY:
From French "nuance."