Reading

Kana: やや
Romaji: yaya
Kana
Romaji

Definition

adv
1

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

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 やや、 ようやく
Meaning: slightly
Readings: ゼン、 ようや.く、 やや、 ようよ.う、 すす.む
Meanings: steadily, gradually advancing, finally, barely

Example Sentences

(かぜ)がやや(おとろ)えた。
➥The wind abated a little.
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この学校(がっこう)規律(きりつ)がやや(ゆる)やかだ。
➥Discipline is rather mild at this school.
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中古車(ちゅうこしゃ)にしてはこの値段(ねだん)はやや(たか)い。
➥The price is kind of high for a used car.
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経済(けいざい)はやや不景気(ふけいき)だ。
➥The economy is in a slight depression.
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その(くき)(きみ)小指(こゆび)よりやや(ふと)い。
➥The stalk is a little bigger around than your little finger.
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彼女(かのじょ)(おっと)はハンサムな(ひと)で、やや()せている。
➥Her husband is a nice-looking man who is a little on the lean side.
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