やや | Japanese meaning

やや

adverb (fukushi); noun or verb acting prenominally

a little; partially; somewhat; slightly; semi-; -ish; on the ... side; a short time; a whileword usually written using kana alone

Other forms

【やや】
【やや】

Generated definitions (experimental)

a little; partially; somewhat; slightly; semi-; -ish; on the ... side; a short time; a while

This word is used to indicate something is of a small degree or amount, or to describe something as somewhat or slightly.

。。

He is somewhat tired.

。。

That proposal is somewhat difficult.

on the ... side

This usage expresses the idea of leaning towards a certain quality or characteristic.

。。

She is a bit lazy.

、、。。

Towards the end of summer, evenings become a bit cooler.

a short time; a while

This meaning conveys the idea of a brief period of time.

。。

Please wait a while at the store.

Generated collocations (experimental)

somewhat darka little bigto be slightly latesomewhat tireda little difficulta little lightもこ模糊somewhat vagueすもうるスモールslightly small sizea little acquaintancesomewhat concerning

Example sentences

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1. 。。

The wind abated a little.

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2. 、、。。

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

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3. 、、。。

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

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4. 。。

The price is kind of high for a used car.

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5. 、、、、。。

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

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6. 。。

She was a bit hasty in answering me.

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7. 。。

The economy is in a slight depression.

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8. 。。

The stalk is a little bigger around than your little finger.

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9. 、、。。。。

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

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10. 。。。。

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

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11. 。。

Discipline is rather mild at this school.

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やや

adverb (fukushi); noun or verb acting prenominally

a little; partially; somewhat; slightly; semi-; -ish; on the ... side; a short time; a whileword usually written using kana alone

Other forms

【やや】
【やや】

Generated definitions (experimental)

a little; partially; somewhat; slightly; semi-; -ish; on the ... side; a short time; a while

This word is used to indicate something is of a small degree or amount, or to describe something as somewhat or slightly.

。。

He is somewhat tired.

。。

That proposal is somewhat difficult.

on the ... side

This usage expresses the idea of leaning towards a certain quality or characteristic.

。。

She is a bit lazy.

、、。。

Towards the end of summer, evenings become a bit cooler.

a short time; a while

This meaning conveys the idea of a brief period of time.

。。

Please wait a while at the store.

Generated collocations (experimental)

somewhat darka little bigto be slightly latesomewhat tireda little difficulta little lightもこ模糊somewhat vagueすもうるスモールslightly small sizea little acquaintancesomewhat concerning

Example sentences

11 results