やや

やや
adverb
slightly, somewhat
1. slightly, somewhat, a little
Indicates a small degree or extent, suggesting that something is marginally more or less than expected.
今日(きょう)はやや(さむ)い。
It's somewhat cold today.
値段(ねだん)がやや(たか)めだ。
The price is slightly on the high side.
(かれ)説明(せつめい)はやや()かりにくかった。
His explanation was somewhat difficult to understand.

USAGE: やや is a formal adverb often used in written language and news reports. It indicates a small but noticeable degree.

CONTRAST WITH SIMILAR WORDS:

  • やや - slightly (formal, written)
  • ちょっと - a little (casual, spoken)
  • すこし - a little (neutral)
  • いくぶん - somewhat (formal)