かすかに
かすかに
adverb
faintly; slightly; barely
1.
faintly; slightly; barely; dimly
To a very small degree, almost imperceptibly. Describes something that is just barely detectable by the senses or barely present.
かすかに音が聞こえた。
I faintly heard a sound.
遠くでかすかに光が見えた。
I could dimly see a light in the distance.
風に乗って、花の香りがかすかに漂ってきた。
The scent of flowers drifted faintly on the breeze.
USAGE:
The adverbial form of the na-adjective かすか (微か). Used to describe barely perceptible sensory experiences — sounds, light, smells, touch, and memories.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- かすかに聞こえる (to be faintly audible)
- かすかに見える (to be dimly visible)
- かすかに覚えている (to vaguely remember)
- かすかに微笑む (to smile faintly)
- かすかな希望 (a faint hope)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- わずかに: slightly — focuses on small quantity or degree
- ほのかに: faintly — more literary, often for subtle warmth, light, or scent