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Note
Used to describe the physical thinness of something flat (like paper or cloth), the lightness of color or taste, or the diluteness of a liquid. It can also imply something is superficial or not profound.
Breakdown of usui
dilute
薄
Diluting grass using water drops is your specialty.
Usages of usui
薄い 本 を 読み 終えた。usui hon wo yomi oeta.
I finished reading a slim book.
この 紙 は とても 薄い。kono kami ha totemo usui.
This paper is very thin.
彼 は 薄い スープ を 作った。kare ha usui suupu wo tukutta.
He made a thin soup.
薄い 味 の お茶 を 好む。usui azi no otya wo konomu.
I prefer tea with a light taste.
この ぶどう の 皮 は とても 薄い です。kono budou no kawa ha totemo usui desu.
The skin of this grape is very thin.
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