Japanese

さいぶ
Meaning: details; fine parts; particulars
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

細
部

Example sentences

He is extremely thorough in his work and never cuts corners, attending to every detail.
この計画は細部まで要確認だ。
This plan needs to be confirmed in detail.
彼の計画は全体的に素晴らしかったが、細部の詰めが甘く、狐裘羔袖の感は否めなかった。
His plan was brilliant in concept, but the poor execution in the details made it a case of flawed magnificence.

Usage Notes

Refers to the small, specific parts of a whole. Often used in the context of being meticulous.

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