na-adjective, noun
Used for describing something small in degree, extent, or importance, often in formal, legal, or technical contexts. Carries a nuance of being negligible or not serious.
事故による損害は軽微だった。
The damage from the accident was slight.
この問題は軽微なので、すぐに解決できる。
This problem is minor, so we can solve it quickly.
僅か emphasizes a small amount or number, often with a sense of scarcity, while 軽微 focuses on the insignificance or triviality of a matter, especially in formal contexts.
些細 is more common in everyday speech for trivial matters, whereas 軽微 is more formal and often used in official reports or technical descriptions.
Compound of 軽 (light, slight) and 微 (minute, subtle). The combination conveys the idea of something being light and insignificant.