入念|にゅうねんnyuunen[0]heiban (flat)

Common
Definitions
  1. na-adjective, nouncareful; elaborate; scrupulous
    彼かれは入念にゅうねんに書類しょるいを見みた。↗
    He had a good look at the papers.
Conjugation
Plain form入念(にゅうねん)
Polite (desu)入念です(にゅうねんです)
Negative (dewa nai)入念ではない(にゅうねんではない)
polite (dewa arimasen)入念ではありません(にゅうねんではありません)
Past (datta)入念だった(にゅうねんだった)
Past negative (dewa nakatta)入念ではなかった(にゅうねんではなかった)
Te form (de)入念で(にゅうねんで)
Adverbial (ni)入念に(にゅうねんに)
Conditional (nara)入念なら(にゅうねんなら)

Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym丹念たんねんNeutralAdjectival noun for doing something patiently, lavishing care bit by bit, as in 「丹念に調べる」; stresses patience and meticulousness.
  • Synonym丁寧ていねいNeutralAdjectival noun for careful, conscientious work or for politeness, as in 「丁寧に書く」; the most common everyday choice.
  • Synonym念入りねんいりNeutralAdjectival noun with the same meaning as 「入念」 but more colloquial, as in 「念入りに化粧する」.
  • Synonym細密さいみつWrittenWritten word for extreme fineness and precision: 「細密画」 for finely detailed painting, also used of surveys and analysis; 「入念」 stresses repeated, painstaking effort.
  • Synonym注意深いちゅういぶかいNeutralAdjective for being alert and careful, as in 「注意深く観察する」; stresses watchful attentiveness.
  • Synonym綿密めんみつWrittenAdjectival noun for plans and investigations so thorough that nothing is missed, as in 「綿密な計画」; leans toward written style.
  • Synonym細心さいしんWrittenAdjectival noun for extreme caution, used mostly in 「細心の注意」; stresses concentrated attention.
  • Synonym緻密ちみつWrittenAdjectival noun for precision and rigor, as in 「緻密な構成」; stresses a tight, rigorous structure.
  • Synonym周到しゅうとうWrittenAdjectival noun for thorough preparation and forethought, as in 「用意周到」; stresses arrangements made in advance.
  • Synonymきめ細かきめこまかNeutralAdjectival noun for a fine texture, and for attentive, thorough service, analysis or arrangements, as in 「きめ細かなサービス」; 「入念」 stresses repeated, painstaking effort.
  • Related慎重しんちょうNeutralAdjectival noun for acting with caution to avoid mistakes, as in 「慎重に判断する」; stresses a prudent attitude.
  • Related細かいこまかいNeutralAdjective for small or fine things, or for fussing over trifles, as in 「細かい字」; broad in use and not specifically about taking care.
  • Related細かこまかNeutralAdjectival noun for fine detail, as in 「細かに説明する」; leans toward written style.
  • Related精細せいさいWrittenWritten word for rich, fine detail, used of images, delicate craftwork, descriptions and the like; 「入念」 stresses repeated, painstaking effort.
  • Related精緻せいちWrittenAdjectival noun for exquisite, delicate workmanship, as in 「精緻な細工」; written style, with a note of praise.
  • Related徹底的てっていてきNeutralAdjectival noun for exhaustive action that leaves nothing undone, as in 「徹底的に調べる」; stresses degree of thoroughness.
  • Related詳しいくわしいNeutralAdjective for detailed explanations or for knowing a subject well, as in 「詳しい説明」「歴史に詳しい」.
  • Related詳細しょうさいWrittenNoun for details and particulars, as in 「詳細はこちら」; stresses completeness of the information.
  • Related事細かことこまかNeutralAdjectival noun for recounting every last detail, as in 「事細かに話す」; stresses exhaustive narration.
  • Antonym粗雑そざつWrittenAdjectival noun for coarse, slapdash work; the direct opposite of careful, painstaking 「入念」.
  • Antonym大雑把おおざっぱNeutralAdjectival noun for rough, careless work, common in speech; the opposite of careful thoroughness.

Use 「入念」 for doing something with extra care and repeated checking, as in 「入念に準備する」. In speech, 「念入り」 is the colloquial equivalent; pick 「丹念」 for patient, painstaking work, 「丁寧」 for everyday conscientiousness, 「綿密」 for airtight plans and 「慎重」 for caution. For rough, careless work, 「大雑把」 is the word.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 念ねんを入いれて何なんかをすること。注意ちゅういを払はらいながらことにあたること。
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