一抹

いちまつ

a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a wreath (of smoke, cloud, etc.)

Common word

Meanings

Noun, No-adjective
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a wreath (of smoke, cloud, etc.)
Noun
a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)

Example sentences

一抹いちまつの不安ふあんが頭あたまをよぎる。

A hint of anxiety crosses my mind.
彼女かのじょには一抹いちまつの罪悪感ざいあくかんがあった。

She had a vague feeling of guilt.
人生じんせいとは、一抹いちまつの泡あわみたいなものだ。

Man's but a bubble.