精 細(せいさい)

せいさい

na-adjective

detailed; fine; minute

1. detailed; fine; minute; high-resolution

Describes something with very fine detail, precision, or resolution. Often used for visual quality, craftsmanship, or analysis.

精細(せいさい)な描写(びょうしゃ)。

A detailed depiction.

この画面(がめん)は非常(ひじょう)に精細(せいさい)で美(うつく)しい。

This screen is extremely fine-detailed and beautiful.

職人(しょくにん)が精細(せいさい)な技術(ぎじゅつ)で一(ひと)つ一(ひと)つ手作(てづく)りしている。

Craftsmen make each piece by hand with meticulous technique.

A compound of 精(せい) (fine/refined) and 細(さい) (detailed/minute). Functions as a na-adjective, modifying nouns with な. Very commonly seen in technical contexts relating to display resolution.

Common collocations

精細(せいさい)な描写(びょうしゃ): detailed depiction
精細(せいさい)な画像(がぞう): high-resolution image
高(こう)精細(せいさい): high-definition, high-resolution
精細(せいさい)な作業(さぎょう): meticulous work

Similar words

緻密(ちみつ): meticulous, elaborate — emphasizes thoroughness and careful planning
繊細(せんさい): delicate, sensitive — can describe personality or aesthetics; broader usage
詳細(しょうさい): detailed (information) — used for written/verbal details rather than visual fineness
制裁(せいさい): sanctions, punishment — a homophone with unrelated meaning

Related Words

Compare: 緻密(ちみつ) (meticulous, elaborate)

Compare: 繊細(せんさい) (delicate, sensitive)

Compare: 詳細(しょうさい) (detailed)

Homophone: 制裁(せいさい) (sanctions, punishment)

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Added 2026.4.7 6:25 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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