How to say "detail" in Japanese

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  • nounCovers 'detail' in the sense of fine particulars, especially in art, design, architecture, or craft, such as the detail of a painting. A loanword with that specific nuance.
  • 内容ないようJLPT N3approx.Common
    nounReally means 'contents' or 'substance' — what something contains — and is matched to 'detail' only loosely. For the details of a plan, story, or explanation, it is often a natural choice.
    仮かりの議事ぎじ内容ないようを送付そうふしました。↗
    Attached is the tentative agenda.

Use 「ディテール」 for fine particulars of art, design, or craftsmanship; for the details of a story, plan, or report — what something contains — 内容 is usually the better choice.

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