thin (of an object)
→
light (of colour)
| Realization |
| Type |
Polysemy |
| Language |
Japanese |
| Lexeme |
usui (薄い) |
| Meaning 1 |
thin (flat objects) |
肉を薄く切りなさい
"Cut the meat into thin slices" |
| Meaning 2 |
light, soft |
彼はうすい青色のネクタイをしていた
"He wore a light blue tie" |
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| Comment |
EDICT. |