やや
稍
a little; partially; somewhat; slightly; semi-; -ish; on the ... side; a short time; a while
N4Common wordAdverb
Adverb, Pre-noun adjectival
a little•partially•somewhat•slightly•semi-•-ish•on the ... side•a short time•a while
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Kanji Breakdown
Example Sentences
風がやや衰えた。
The wind abated a little.
経済はやや不景気だ。
The economy is in a slight depression.
その茎は君の小指よりやや太い。
The stalk is a little bigger around than your little finger.
この学校は規律がやや緩やかだ。
Discipline is rather mild at this school.
中古車にしてはこの値段はやや高い。
The price is kind of high for a used car.