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わずか

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Meanings

1

na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

a little; a few; small; slight; meager; narrow (margin)

usually written using kana alone

Describes a small amount, number, degree, or margin. Often used with nouns (わずかな + N) or as a predicate (わずかだ).

2

adverb

only; just; merely; no more than

usually written using kana alone

Adverbial use emphasizing a small quantity or degree, often with numbers or amounts. Can imply 'as little as' or 'a mere'.

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