Japanese

しい

くわしい
Meaning: detailed; knowledgeable
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

This map is very detailed, so you won't get lost.
彼はその計画について詳しく説明した。
He explained the plan in detail.
その問題にについては、後の章で詳しく触れることにします。
I will touch upon that issue in more detail in a later chapter.
詳しい事情を聞かせてください。
Please tell me the detailed circumstances.
詳しいことは本人に直接聞いてください。
Please ask the person directly for more details.
詳しいことは、後で改めてご連絡します。
I will contact you again later with details.
警察は事件の現場を詳しく調査した。
The police investigated the scene of the incident in detail.
警察は事件の原因を詳しく調査している。
The police are investigating the cause of the incident in detail.
彼はこの土地の歴史に詳しい。
He is very familiar with the history of this land.
山田氏は、この町の歴史について非常に詳しい。
Mr. Yamada is extremely knowledgeable about the history of this town.

Usage Notes

Used both for things (detailed info) and people (expert knowledge).

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