English–Japanese

“precise” in Japanese

Japanese

Also精密 (seimitsu)

Pronunciation

Romajigenmitsu

Example

この言葉には、厳密な定義があります。ko no koto ba ni wa gen mitsu na tei gi ga a ri ma su

This word has a precise definition.

Illustration for 厳密 (precise)

How to say “precise” in Japanese

“Precise” in Japanese is 厳密 (genmitsu).

Expresses a standard of accuracy in which details and conditions are examined without allowing uncertainty.

Full entry for 厳密: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 厳密

法律は、用語の意味を厳密に定めています。hō ritsu wa yō go no i mi o gen mitsu ni sada me te i ma su

The law defines the meanings of its terms precisely.

Tips for using 厳密

  • In formal Japanese, 厳密な (genmitsu na) commonly describes 定義 (teigi), 区別 (kubetsu), and 条件 (jōken) when their boundaries must remain clear.

Other Japanese words for “precise”

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精密

seimitsu

na-adjectiveprecise

精密な計算が必要です。sei mitsu na kei san ga hitsu yō de su

Precise calculations are necessary.

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