Meaning

Primary

Detailed

Alternative

Expert

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of detailed? It's also detailed.

Reading

くわしい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

When something is detailed it is made up of a huge quantity (くわ) of little things. And if you're an expert on something, you'll have a huge quantity of knowledge, too.

Context

Context Sentences

ずいぶんシメサバについて詳しいんですね。

You are quite the expert on mackerel sushi.

あの人はコンピューターについて詳しそうだ。

That person looks like they know a lot about computers.

おお、マジかよ? 詳しく教えてくれよ。

Wow! Really? Tell me everything.

Kanji Composition