1.
somewhat thin; on the thin/slim side; slender
Indicates something or someone is a little thinner or slimmer than average. The め suffix softens the adjective, creating a moderate, approximate expression.
細めのネクタイを選ぶ。
To choose a slimmer tie.
パスタは細めが好みです。
I prefer thinner pasta.
彼女は細めの体型で、どんな服もよく似合う。
She has a slim build, and any clothes look good on her.
Formed by adding the suffix め to the adjective 細い. The め suffix creates a softer, approximate expression. Can describe objects (thin noodles, slim pens) and people's body types (slender).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 細めの麺: thinner noodles
- 細めの体型: a slender build
- 細めに切る: to cut into thinner pieces
- 細めのパンツ: slim-fit pants
RELATED TERMS:
- 太め: on the thick side — the opposite
- 短め: on the short side — same pattern
- 薄め: on the thin/light side — same pattern, for thickness or concentration