Definition of 稍 (やや)

やや

稍

やや

yaya

JLPT N1

Common word

adverb, prenominal

•

a little, partially, somewhat, slightly, semi-, -ish, on the ... side, a short time, a while(usually kana)

Related Kanji

稍	slightly
漸	steadily, gradually advancing, finally, barely

Example sentences(showing 11 results)

かのじょ

おっと

ひと

、

や

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

くき

きみ

こゆび

ふと

The stalk is a little bigger around than your little finger

かぜ

おとろ

The wind abated a little

がっこう

きりつ

ゆる

Discipline is rather mild at this school

かれ

どうさ

、

ほか

てん

せいと

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

しょしき

ふくざつ

。

かこ

てつだ

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

けいざい

ふけいき

The economy is in a slight depression

わたし

へんじ

かのじょ

She was a bit hasty in answering me

みぶ

げんご

、

くら

ところ

、

はな

ところ

つか

じゅうだい

げんかい

Gestural language had, however, serious limitations, since it could not be used in the dark or at distance

ちゅうこしゃ

ねだん

たか

The price is kind of high for a used car

ジョン

じつ

りこてき

、

。

かれ

なかよ

おとこ

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