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ささやか

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ささやか

細やか
~な Adj.
Usually kana
Freq #5437
1

small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest; meagre; meager

Examples
これはあなたの親切に対するささやかなお礼の印です。
This is a small acknowledgement of your kindness.

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 537
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

dainty
get thin
taper
slender
narrow
detailed
precise

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほそ.い
ほそ.る
こま.か
こま.かい
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