(せいさい)

せいさい
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)描写(びょうしゃ)
A detailed depiction.
この画面(がめん)非常(ひじょう)精細(せいさい)(うつく)しい。
This screen is extremely fine-detailed and beautiful.
職人(しょくにん)精細(せいさい)技術(ぎじゅつ)(ひと)(ひと)手作(てづく)りしている。
Craftsmen make each piece by hand with meticulous technique.

A compound of (せい) (fine/refined) and (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)描写(びょうしゃ): detailed depiction
  • 精細(せいさい)画像(がぞう): high-resolution image
  • (こう)精細(せいさい): high-definition, high-resolution
  • 精細(せいさい)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