Delicate in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishEasily damaged, so that it needs gentle washing.

Definition in Japanese傷みやすく、やさしく洗う必要がある様子。

Example sentences

• デリケートな服(ふく)は洗濯(せんたく)ネットに入(い)れてる。そうしないと洗濯機(せんたくき)でボロボロになっちゃうんだよね。🔊

  I put the delicate things in a mesh bag, otherwise the machine chews them up.

• このブラウス、洗濯機(せんたくき)にはデリケートすぎるかな？思(おも)い切(き)って回(まわ)しちゃおうか。🔊

  Is this blouse too delicate for the machine, or can I risk it?

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