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Zach

細やか

Reading

Kana: ささやか
Romaji: sasayaka
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

meagre; meager; modest

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: サイ、 ほそ.い、 ほそ.る、 こま.か、 こま.かい
Meanings: dainty, get thin, taper, slender, narrow, detailed, precise

Example Sentences

(かれ)大阪(おおさか)でささやかな商売(しょうばい)をしています。
➥He carries on a small business in Osaka.
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愛情(あいじょう)こまやかな(ろう)夫婦(ふうふ)()るのはいいものだ。
➥It is pleasant to watch a loving old couple.
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ささやかながら()()わせのお(かね)全部(ぜんぶ)寄附(きふ)させてください。
➥Let me donate what little money I have with me.
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(わたし)たちはささやかな(のぞ)みしかありません。
➥We only have simple wants.
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これはあなたの親切(しんせつ)(たい)するささやかなお(れい)(しるし)です。
➥This is a small acknowledgement of your kindness.
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彼女(かのじょ)はほほえんで(ぼく)のささやかなプレゼントを()()ってくれた。
➥She smiled and accepted my little present.
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