What does 薄い mean?
薄い is a Japanese adjective meaning “thin, weak” in English. It can also be translated as “pale, watery, weak (taste, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 薄い in kanji, うすい in hiragana, and usui in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
肉を薄く切りなさい。
Cut the meat into thin slices.
彼はうすい青色のネクタイをしていた。
He wore a light blue tie.
薄い砂糖水を作った。
I prepared a weak solution of sugar and water.