fine · dense

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 緻 has 16 strokes and expresses fineness, density, or intricacy.
• Basic usage: 巧緻 is read こうち, and 精緻 is read せいち.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 巧緻 and 精緻
  • 巧緻 means intricate or elaborate.
  • 箱の表面には巧緻な細工が施されている。 means “The surface of the box bears intricate craftsmanship.”
  • 精緻 means precise or intricate.
  • 職人は金属に精緻な模様を刻んだ。 means “The craftsperson engraved an intricate pattern in the metal.”