精密
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Base na-adjective form. Describes something with high accuracy, attention to detail, or fine craftsmanship. Often modifies nouns directly, e.g., 『精密な時計』 (seimitsu na tokei, 'precise watch').
Theme
User is a student discussing a science project with their professor, Dr. Tanaka, who emphasizes the importance of accuracy.
精密
せいみつ
precise / exact / detailed / minute
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Picture a watchmaker working with tiny, exact parts. 'Seimitsu' sounds like 'see me too' — you need to see every minute detail precisely. 'See me too' → 精密 (seimitsu, 'precise / Exact').
Cultural Note
『精密』 (seimitsu, 'precise') is commonly used in Japanese technology and engineering, such as for 『精密機械』 (seimitsu kikai, 'precision machinery') or 『精密検査』 (seimitsu kensa, 'detailed inspection'), reflecting Japan's reputation for high-quality manufacturing.
Forms
Base: 精密Base na-adjective form. Describes something with high accuracy, attention to detail, or fine craftsmanship. Often modifies nouns directly, e.g., 『精密な時計』 (seimitsu na tokei, 'precise watch').
Negative: 精密ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『精密ではない』 (seimitsu de wa nai, 'not precise').
Past: 精密だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past copula) after the base form → 『精密だった』 (seimitsu datta, 'was precise').
Adverbial: 精密にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial particle) after the base form → 『精密に』 (seimitsu ni, 'precisely').
Comparative: より精密Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『より精密』 (yori seimitsu, 'more precise').
Superlative: 一番精密Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective → 『一番精密』 (ichiban seimitsu, 'the most precise').