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仄か

側か

Reading

Kana: ほのか
Romaji: honoka
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

adj-na
1

faint; indistinct; dim

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

few; a little

Note: archaism; word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

仄
Readings: ソク、 ほの.か、 ほの-、 ほの.めかす、 ほの.めく、 かたむ.く
Meanings: be seen dimly, suggest, intimate, faint, stupid, hint
側
Readings: ソク、 かわ、 がわ、 そば
Meanings: side, lean, oppose, regret

Example Sentences

暗闇(くらやみ)の中(なか)にほのかな光(ひかり)が見(み)えた。
➥We saw a dim light in the darkness.
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我々(われわれ)はほのかな期待(きたい)を待(ま)って待(ま)った。
➥We waited with a faint expectation.
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彼女(かのじょ)の外国製(がいこくせい)の香水(こうすい)はほのかな香(かお)りがする。
➥Her exotic perfume has a subtle scent.
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このところほのかな不安感(ふあんかん)がある。
➥I've had a vague uneasiness.
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彼女(かのじょ)はほのかな恋心(こいごころ)を知(し)るようになる。
➥She has come to know something like love.
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ほのかな光(ひかり)が俺(おれ)のねじれた視界(しかい)を幻影(げんえい)に変(か)えてゆく。
➥Light shines on my sight of doubt.
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