Vocab Info
N3 Adverb, Noun or verb acting prenominally
ややa little, partially, somewhat, slightly, semi-, -ish, on the ... side, a short time, a while
Dictionary Definition
Adverb, Noun or verb acting prenominally
1.
a little, partially, somewhat, slightly, semi-, -ish, on the ... side, a short time, a while
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
稍 【やや】、漸 【やや】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
や
や
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今日は昨日よりやや寒いです。
Today is slightly colder than yesterday.
やや休憩してから仕事を再開する。
After a slight break, he resumes work.
医師によると僕の体型はやや太り気味なんだって。
According to the doctor, my body shape is slightly overweight.
外出をしばらくしていないうちに外がやや暖かくなっていました。
While I hadn't been outside for a while, it got a little warmer.
自分の気分の浮き沈みと生理の周期にはやや関係があると確信している。
I'm pretty sure my mood swings and menstrual cycles are somewhat related.
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