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N3 Adverb, Noun or verb acting prenominally

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

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    1. 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

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    稍 【やや】漸 【やや】

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      今日(きょう)昨日(きのう)よりやや(さむ)いです。

      Today is slightly colder than yesterday.

      • N3

      やや休憩(きゅうけい)してから仕事(しごと)再開(さいかい)する。

      After a slight break, he resumes work.

      • N3

      医師(いし)によると(ぼく)体型(たいけい)やや(ふと)気味(ぎみ)なんだって。

      According to the doctor, my body shape is slightly overweight.

      • N3

      外出(がいしゅつ)をしばらくしていないうちに(そと)やや(あたた)かくなっていました。

      While I hadn't been outside for a while, it got a little warmer.

      • N3

      自分(じぶん)気分(きぶん)()(しず)みと生理(せいり)周期(しゅうき)にはやや関係(かんけい)があると確信(かくしん)している。

      I'm pretty sure my mood swings and menstrual cycles are somewhat related.

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