一抹 (いちまつ, ichimatsu) Japanese meaning: a touch of | KotomoraI felt a touch of unease at his words.
A wisp of cloud hung over the mountain top.
Usage patterns
一抹の〈事〉a touch/hint of (a feeling)
There was a hint of loneliness in his words.
一抹の不安を抱くto harbor a slight sense of unease
I feel a slight sense of unease about my new job.
一抹の望みをかけるto pin a shred of hope on something
He sent the letter, pinning a shred of hope on it.
一抹の色を添えるto add a touch of color (with a brushstroke)
The painter added a touch of color to the picture.