微か
かすか
faint; dim; weak; slight
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Na-adjective
faint; dim; weak; slight; vague; indistinct; hazy- poor; wretched; meagre; meager; scanty
Example sentences
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The boy faintly resembled his father in appearance.
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The food tasted slightly of garlic.
ふと、私は、後ろから聞えて来る微かな跫音に耳を聳てたのです。
Suddenly, I raised my ears to the faint sound of footsteps coming from behind me.
人だけではなくて、建物や壁が微かに持っている魂魄も感じられます。
I can feel not only people's souls, but also the faint spirit held by buildings, walls and such.
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I smiled faintly.
More examples (10)
叫び声はかすかになった。
The sound of shouting grew faint.
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Faint grew the sound of the train.
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I made out a tower in the distance.
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The patient moved his lips slightly.
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We saw the gleam of a distant lighthouse.
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I heard a faint sound nearby.
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We saw a dim light beyond the river.
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I have a dim memory of my grandmother.
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Her consciousness grew fainter as death approached.
その場に居合わせた者は皆、かすかな後光に照らされる学部長に視線を向けた。
Now, all heads turn toward the dean, who sits surrounded by a faint halo of light.