薄うす々うす

adverb

vaguely; dimly; faintly; slightly

Used when one has an inkling or a vague awareness of something, often before it becomes clear. Commonly paired with verbs like 気づく, 知る, 感じる, or 分かる.

• 薄うす々うす気きづいてはいたけど、やっぱりそうだったんだ。

  I had a vague feeling it was the case, and sure enough, it was.

• 彼かれの話はなしを聞きいて、薄うす々うす事じ情じょうが分わかってきた。

  Listening to him, I began to get a faint idea of the situation.