delicate
gb/dˈɛlɪkɪt/ us/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
A2
英語
~ 1800
gyenge szerkezetű, törékeny, kényes, rozoga, finom, lágy, gyenge, gyenge egészségű
A2
1
用法パターン：
[something] is delicate
The antique vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
Az antik váza nagyon törékeny, ezért óvatosan bánj vele.
These flowers are too delicate to survive the cold weather.
Ezek a virágok túl kényesek ahhoz, hogy átvészeljék a hideget.
She wore a dress made from delicate silk.
学習者向け例文
The cup is delicate.
A csésze törékeny.
The flower is delicate.
A virág törékeny.
The box is delicate.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicate' with 'elegant', but 'delicate' here means physically fragile, not stylish.
意味
Easily damaged or broken
コロケーション
delicate fabric
|delicate glass
|delicate structure
|delicate flowers
類義語
fragile (Implies vulnerability to damage, often physical.)
対義語
durable (Describes something strong and able to last without damage.)
テーマ
daily life
|objects
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
定義
Easy to break or damage because it is thin or light.
Easily damaged, broken, or harmed because of being light, thin, or fragile.
B1
2
kényes
B2
用法パターン：
a delicate [situation/matter/task]
They are discussing a delicate political issue.
Egy kényes politikai kérdést vitatnak meg.
Handling customer complaints can be a delicate matter.
Az ügyfélpanaszok kezelése kényes ügy lehet.
He has a delicate role in the peace talks.
学習者向け例文
This is a delicate question.
Ez kényes kérdés.
We have a delicate job today.
Ma kényes feladatunk van.
It is a delicate problem.
よくある間違い：
Learners may incorrectly apply 'delicate' to situations where 'difficult' fits better; 'delicate' implies special care or tact.
意味
Needing careful handling
コロケーション
delicate situation
|delicate matter
|delicate negotiations
類義語
sensitive (Emphasizes emotional or social caution rather than physical fragility.)
対義語
straightforward (Easy to handle without special care.)
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
定義
Needing to be dealt with carefully because it is easy to upset or damage.
Requiring careful handling due to sensitivity, complexity, or risk of causing offense.
B1
3
finom
A2
用法パターン：
delicate [features/design/pattern]
She painted the scene with delicate brushstrokes.
Finom ecsetvonásokkal festette meg a jelenetet.
The cake was decorated with delicate sugar flowers.
A tortát finom kidolgozású cukorvirágokkal díszítették.
His face had delicate features.
学習者向け例文
The dress has a delicate pattern.
A ruhán finom minta van.
She has a delicate face.
Finom vonású az arca.
The bird has delicate wings.
意味
Fine and light in appearance or texture
コロケーション
delicate features
|delicate lace
|delicate design
類義語
dainty (Small, pretty, and often fragile-looking.)
対義語
coarse (Rough in texture or appearance.)
テーマ
art
|appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
定義
Looking or feeling light, thin, and beautiful.
Having a fine, light, and attractive appearance or texture.
B2
4
用法パターン：
delicate [flavor/aroma/scent]
The soup has a delicate flavor of herbs.
A levesnek finom, lágy zöldfűszeres íze van.
This tea has a delicate aroma.
Ennek a teának finom aromája van.
The perfume is light and delicate.
学習者向け例文
The cake has a delicate taste.
A süteménynek finom, lágy íze van.
I smell a delicate flower.
Egy finom illatú virágot szagolok.
The tea is delicate.
意味
Subtle pleasant taste or smell
コロケーション
delicate flavor
|delicate aroma
|delicate scent
類義語
subtle (Suggests something understated and refined.)
対義語
strong (Intense and easily noticeable in taste or smell.)
テーマ
food
|senses
|food_drink
定義
Tasting or smelling nice in a soft way, not strong.
Having a subtle and pleasant flavor or aroma that is not strong or overpowering.
B2
5
用法パターン：
[someone] is delicate
She has been in delicate health since childhood.
Gyerekkora óta gyenge az egészsége.
His constitution is too delicate for strenuous exercise.
A szervezete túl gyenge a megerőltető testmozgáshoz.
The patient was too delicate to travel.
学習者向け例文
My grandmother is delicate.
A nagymamám törékeny.
He is in delicate health.
Gyenge az egészsége.
The baby is delicate.
意味
Physically weak or fragile in health
コロケーション
delicate constitution
|delicate health
類義語
frail (Physically weak, especially due to age or illness.)
対義語
robust (Strong and healthy.)
テーマ
health
|body
定義
Not strong and becoming sick easily.
Having poor physical strength or health; easily made ill.
文法
辞書形
delicate
IPA
GB/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
US/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
音節・強勢
del - ic - ate （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: delicate
関連語
Core family
delicately
adverb B1
delicacy
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate
adjective
表現
a delicate balance
1/ə dˈɛlɪkɪt bˈæləns/
fixed phrase
Situation needing careful proportion control
A situation where different things must be kept equal carefully.
例文
- Maintaining work-life harmony is often a delicate balance.
- The ecosystem depends on a delicate balance of species.
in delicate health
1/ˈɪn dˈɛlɪkɪt hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
Physically weak or sickly condition
Not strong and often sick.
例文
- She has been in delicate health for years.
- His mother is in delicate health these days.
tread carefully
1/tɹˈɛd kˈɛɹfəli/
idiom
Act with great caution
To be very careful about what you do or say.
例文
- You should tread carefully when giving criticism.
- They are treading carefully to avoid making mistakes.
tread carefully
2/tɹˈɛd kˈɛɹfəli/
idiom
Act cautiously to avoid offense or trouble
Be careful what you do or say so you do not cause trouble.
例文
- You need to tread carefully when discussing politics at work.
- He tread carefully around the subject of her family.
handle with care
1/hˈændəl wˈɪθ kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Treat gently to avoid damage
Be very careful when you touch or move this thing so it does not break.
例文
- The box is marked 'Fragile: Handle with care'.
- These boxes contain glassware, so please handle with care.
- The box says "Fragile: handle with care" on the side.
- Please handle with care; it's very old and valuable.
- Fragile items must be handled with care during shipping.
- These samples are very delicate, so please handle them with care.