やや (yaya)

a little,partially,somewhat,a short time,a while

  • JLPT N3
  • adverb
  • Pitch 1
  • #2170 most frequent
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Meaning

やや (yaya) is a JLPT N3 adverb meaning “a little,partially,somewhat,a short time,a while”.

Example sentences 12

この ふくわたしにはやや ちいさいみたい。

It looks like these clothes are a little tight on me.

2つ並べてみると、後者がやや変な感じがすることがわかると思います。

If you look at these sentences side-by-side, I think you'll agree that the latter sounds a little strange.

かぜがやや おとろえた。

The wind abated a little.

経済けいざいはやや 不景気ふけいきだ。

The economy is in a slight depression.