なけなし

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

what little one has; meager; paltry

Emphasizes that the amount is very small and precious; often used with nouns like お金, 貯金, 時間, or 知識. Conveys a sense of 'the only little bit I have'.

• なけなしのお金かねでパンを買かった。

  I bought bread with what little money I had.

• なけなしの休やすみを利り用ようして旅りょ行こうに行いく。

  I'm going on a trip using my meager vacation days.