いささか

些か

a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather

N4Common wordAdverb
Adverb, No-adjective, Na-adjective
a littlea bitsomewhatslightlyrather

Example Sentences

(かれ)はいささか気難しい。

He is rather hard to please.

(かれ)の計画はいささか不快の()でみられる。

His plans were regarded with some disfavor.

(わたし)はむすこの才能にいささか感心している。

I have a good opinion of my son's ability.

(わたし)はそんな(こと)をするのはいささか()が咎めた。

I had a slight scruple about doing that kind of thing.

雰囲気はいささか緊張したものになることがある。

The atmosphere can become rather strained.