English–Japanese

“speck” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimijin

Example

窓辺にたまった微塵を払いました。mado be ni ta ma tta mijin o hara i ma shi ta

I brushed away the fine dust that had collected by the window.

Illustration for 微塵 (speck)

How to say “speck” in Japanese

“Speck” in Japanese is 微塵 (mijin).

Refers to a tiny bit of matter that can remain as a barely visible trace.

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

Example sentences with 微塵

写真に微塵が写り込んでしまいました。sha shin ni mijin ga utsu ri ko n de shi ma i ma shi ta

A speck accidentally showed up in the photo.

Tips for using 微塵

  • The phrase 微塵もない (mijin mo nai) means "not the slightest bit," using a speck as a measure for an almost nonexistent amount.

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