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finely
This adverb operates across three distinct semantic domains: physical texture, technical precision, and social status. When describing physical matter, it emphasizes the extreme smallness of particles, often used in culinary or chemical contexts to denote a high degree of fragmentation.
In technical or abstract contexts, it describes a state of meticulous calibration. It suggests a level of accuracy where even the smallest adjustment matters, often paired with verbs like tuned, balanced, or calibrated. In a social or aesthetic sense, it denotes luxury and sophistication, though this usage is more traditional and less common in casual modern speech than its technical counterparts.
Meanings
Examples
ソースに馴染むように、この玉ねぎをみじん切りにする必要がある。
The engine is finely tuned for maximum performance.
エンジンは最高の性能を出すために精密に調整されている。
彼は古代の寺院の壁に非常に精巧な彫刻があることに気づいた。