精 密(せいみつ)

せいみつ

na-adjective

precise, detailed, fine

1. precise, detailed, fine, meticulous

Describes something made or done with extremely fine detail and accuracy. Often used for machinery, instruments, inspections, and craftsmanship where high accuracy is essential.

精密(せいみつ)な機械(きかい)を扱(あつか)う。

To handle precision machinery.

精密(せいみつ)検査(けんさ)を受(う)けることにした。

I decided to undergo a thorough medical examination.

この時計(とけい)は精密(せいみつ)な技術(ぎじゅつ)で作(つく)られており、誤差(ごさ)がほとんどない。

This watch is made with precision technology and has almost no error.

Usage

Functions as a na-adjective (精密(せいみつ)な). Commonly used in technical, medical, and manufacturing contexts where high accuracy matters.

Common collocations

精密(せいみつ)機器(きき): precision instruments
精密(せいみつ)検査(けんさ): thorough examination, detailed inspection
精密(せいみつ)機械(きかい): precision machinery
精密(せいみつ)な作業(さぎょう): meticulous work
精密(せいみつ)工業(こうぎょう): precision industry

Similar words

正確(せいかく) means "accurate" or "correct" and focuses on being free from errors. 精密(せいみつ) emphasizes the fineness of detail and sophistication of workmanship. 緻密(ちみつ) means "meticulous" and focuses on thoroughness of planning or execution.

Related Words

Compare: 正確(せいかく) (accurate, correct)

Synonym: 緻密(ちみつ) (meticulous, detailed)

Compare: 精巧(せいこう) (elaborate, exquisite, intricate)

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Added 2026.2.27 12:14 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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