細(こま)やか

こまやか
na-adjective
attentive, detailed, warm-hearted
descriptive
1. attentive, considerate, meticulous
Describes care, attention, or service that is thorough and considerate down to the smallest details. Often used to praise someone's thoughtfulness or the quality of their work.
細(こま)やかな気配(きくば)り。
Attentive consideration.
彼女(かのじょ)は細(こま)やかな心遣(こころづか)いができる人(ひと)だ。
She's someone who can show thoughtful consideration.
細(こま)やかなサービスで知(し)られるホテルに泊(と)まった。
I stayed at a hotel known for its meticulous service.
2. warm, rich, deep (in color, flavor, or emotion)
Describes something that has a rich depth or warmth, often used for colors, emotional expressions, or flavors that are subtly complex.
細(こま)やかな愛情(あいじょう)を注(そそ)ぐ。
To pour out warm affection.
夕焼(ゆうや)けが細(こま)やかな色合(いろあ)いに変(か)わった。
The sunset changed into rich, subtle hues.
母(はは)の料理(りょうり)には細(こま)やかな味(あじ)わいがある。
My mother's cooking has a warm, subtle flavor.

Usage

A na-adjective (細(こま)やかな + noun, 細(こま)やかに + verb). Sense 1 is by far the more common usage in modern Japanese, often appearing in descriptions of hospitality, customer service, and personal care. Sense 2 is more literary.

Common collocations

Similar words

丁寧(ていねい) (polite, careful) focuses on politeness and correctness, while 細(こま)やか emphasizes warmth and personal attentiveness that goes beyond mere correctness.

Related Words

Compare: 丁寧(ていねい) (polite, careful (correctness-focused))
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Added 2026.2.27 13:09 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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