Definition of (やや)

やや

やや

yaya

adverb, prenominal
a little, partially, somewhat, slightly, semi-, -ish, on the ... side, a short time, a while(usually kana)
Other readings:
やや《漸》
Related Kanji
slightly
steadily, gradually advancing, finally, barely
Example sentences(showing 11 results)

Her husband is a nice-looking man who is a little on the lean side

くき
きみ
君の
ゆび
小指
ふと
太い
The stalk is a little bigger around than your little finger

かぜ
おと
衰えた
The wind abated a little

がっこう
学校
りつ
規律
ゆる
緩やか
Discipline is rather mild at this school

He is a little slow, but otherwise he is a good student

This form looks kind of complicated. Help me fill it out

けいざい
経済
けい
不景気
The economy is in a slight depression

She was a bit hasty in answering me

身振り
げん
言語
くら
暗い
とこ
はな
離れた
とこ
じゅうだ
重大な
げんかい
限界
Gestural language had, however, serious limitations, since it could not be used in the dark or at distance

ちゅうこしゃ
中古車
だん
値段
たか
高い
The price is kind of high for a used car

I think John is quite selfish, and a little bit vain. He isn't easy to get on with