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精密な

seimitsu na
adjective★Intermediate— precise
general

Precise, accurate, or meticulous in detail or execution.

精密な計測が必要な作業です。

This task requires precise measurements.

彼女は精密な計算をしています。

She is performing precise calculations.

💡

Often used to describe machinery, measurements, or detailed work.

Collocations

精密な設計precise design精密な計測precise measurement精密な作業precise work

Synonyms

正確な詳細な細かい

Antonyms

粗い不正確な大雑把な

Related Phrases

精密機械phrase
precision machine
精密検査phrase
precise inspection

💡Pro Tip

Technical vs. General Use

While often used in technical fields, 精密な can also describe careful planning or attention to detail in everyday contexts.

⚡Gold Rule

Precision Context

When describing machinery or measurements, 精密な emphasizes high accuracy and attention to detail.

📖Word Origin

From 精 (sei, 'refined, careful') + 密 (mitsu, 'dense, close'), indicating something carefully and meticulously made.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in technical contexts to describe high-precision work or objects. Can also describe careful planning or attention to detail in non-technical contexts.

Word Breakdown

精
refined, careful
root
+
密
dense, close
root
+
な
adjective suffix
suffix
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