1.
slight, small in quantity or degree
Describes something that exists in a very small amount or to a very small degree. Often implies insufficiency or emphasizes how surprisingly small something is.
Usage
Emphasizes smallness in quantity, amount, or degree. Often carries a nuance of "only" or "merely" — highlighting that something is less than expected. The adverbial form 僅かに is also common.
Common collocations
- 僅かな差 (slight difference)
- 僅かな時間 (a short time)
- 僅かな金額 (a small amount of money)
- 僅かな望み (a slim hope)
- 僅かな量 (a small quantity)