わずか

Alternative writings: 僅か, 纔か
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

A very small amount, number, or degree; only a little; slight.

Na-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'Usually Kana

Examples

会場にはわずか十人しか来なかった。

Only ten people showed up at the venue.

彼の所持金はわずかながら家賃を払えた。

Although small, his funds were enough to pay the rent.

差はわずかで、判定は難しかった。

The margin was slight, and the decision was difficult.

2

An adverb meaning only, just, or merely — indicating no more than the stated amount/extent.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

わずか三分で答が出た。

An answer came in just three minutes.

彼女の話はわずかしか覚えていない。

I remember only a little of what she said.

わずかに風が吹いてきた。

A faint breeze started to blow.

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