僅か
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Adverb or na-adjective used to indicate a small quantity or degree. As an adverb, it modifies verbs or adjectives; as a na-adjective, it requires 『な』 (na) before nouns. Example: 『僅かなお金』 (wazuka na okane, 'only a little money').
Theme
User and their coworker Hiroshi are reviewing a budget report in the office, noticing a small discrepancy.
僅か
わずか
only, merely, a little
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of 'kin' (as in money) being 'only a little' — 『僅か』 (wazuka, 'only, a little') sounds like 'waz-oo-ka' — imagine a tiny amount of gold coins. 'Waz-oo-ka' → 僅か (wazuka, 'only, a little').
Cultural Note
『僅か』 (wazuka, 'only, a little') is often used in formal or written contexts to emphasize scarcity or minimal amounts. For instance, in news reports, you might hear 『僅かな時間』 (wazuka na jikan, 'only a little time') to describe a short duration.
Forms
Base: 僅かAdverb or na-adjective used to indicate a small quantity or degree. As an adverb, it modifies verbs or adjectives; as a na-adjective, it requires 『な』 (na) before nouns. Example: 『僅かなお金』 (wazuka na okane, 'only a little money').