細い
ほそい
hosoi
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 9 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
細い (ほそい (hosoi)) means "thin". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
thin
Also : fine · small · minute · slender
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
Picture a super-thin pretzel snapping in half like a dry twig. The sound "ho-so-i" reminds you of that dry crunch.
Example Sentences
この木は細いです。
このきはほそいです。
This tree is thin.
この木はとても細いです。
このきはとてもほそいです。
This tree is very thin.
Kanji in this word
Learn 細い with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.