細(ほそ)め

ほそめ

na-adjective, noun

somewhat thin; on the slim side; slender

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(ほそ)めのネクタイを選(えら)ぶ。

To choose a slimmer tie.

パスタは細(ほそ)めが好(す)みです。

I prefer thinner pasta.

彼女(かのじょ)は細(ほそ)めの体型(たいけい)で、どんな服(ふく)もよく似合(にあ)う。

She has a slim build, and any clothes look good on her.

Formed by adding the suffix め to the adjective 細(ほそ)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(ほそ)めの麺(めん): thinner noodles
細(ほそ)めの体型(たいけい): a slender build
細(ほそ)めに切(き)る: to cut into thinner pieces
細(ほそ)めのパンツ: slim-fit pants

Related words

太(ふと)め: on the thick side — the opposite
短(みじか)め: on the short side — same pattern
薄(うす)め: on the thin/light side — same pattern, for thickness or concentration

Related Words

Antonym: 太(ふと)め (on the thick side)

Related: 短(みじか)め (on the short side)

Related: 薄(うす)め (on the thin/light side)

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Added 2026.3.31 5:11 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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