VOCABULARY
微妙（な）
bi
び
myo
みょ
u
う
subtle
delicate, questionable, iffy, doubtful, awkward, tricky
na_adjective
Example sentences
この味は微妙だと思う。
I think this flavor is questionable.
二人の関係は微妙になった。
The relationship between the two became awkward.
微妙な色の違いに気づいた。
I noticed the subtle difference in color.
彼の返事は微妙だった。
His reply was iffy.
Practice exercises
1
二人の間の関係は微妙で、友達なのか恋人なのかわからない。
The relationship between the two is ambiguous, and it's unclear whether they're friends or lovers.
Answer
微妙
2
言語には文化ごとに微妙なニュアンスがあり、直訳するだけでは本来の意味が正確に伝わらないことも多い。
Languages have delicate nuances that vary by culture, and literal translation alone often fails to convey the original meaning accurately.
Answer
微妙
3
彼の返事は微妙で、行くのかどうかわからない。
His reply was vague, so I don't know if he's going or not.
Answer
微妙
4
料理の味が微妙で、おいしいとは言いにくい。
The flavor of the dish is questionable, and it's hard to say it's delicious.
Answer
微妙
5
彼女の表情が微妙に変わったので、何か言い過ぎたかと心配した。
Her expression changed in a subtle way, so I worried that I had said too much.
Answer
微妙