綿 密(めんみつ)

めんみつ

na-adjective

meticulous; thorough; detailed

1. meticulous; thorough; minute; detailed

Describes work, planning, or investigation carried out with great care and attention to every detail, leaving nothing overlooked.

綿密(めんみつ)な計画(けいかく)を立(た)てた。

We drew up a meticulous plan.

綿密(めんみつ)に調査(ちょうさ)した結果(けっか)、原因(げんいん)が判明(はんめい)した。

As a result of thorough investigation, the cause was identified.

この報告書(ほうこくしょ)は綿密(めんみつ)なデータ分析(ぶんせき)に基(もと)づいている。

This report is based on detailed data analysis.

Usage

綿密(めんみつ) is a な-adjective used primarily in formal or professional contexts. It modifies nouns directly (綿密(めんみつ)な計画(けいかく)) or is used adverbially with に (綿密(めんみつ)に調(しら)べる).

Common collocations

綿密(めんみつ)な計画(けいかく) (meticulous plan)
綿密(めんみつ)な調査(ちょうさ) (thorough investigation)
綿密(めんみつ)に打(う)ち合(あ)わせる (to coordinate in detail)
綿密(めんみつ)な分析(ぶんせき) (detailed analysis)

Similar words

丁寧(ていねい) means "careful" or "polite" and is broader in usage. 綿密(めんみつ) specifically emphasizes thoroughness and attention to fine detail, often in professional or academic work.

Related Words

Compare: 周到(しゅうとう) (meticulous)

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