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slight in Japanese

slight in Japanese is つまらない, 些細, 僅 — slight means small in degree or amount; minor.

slight in Japanese

つまらない
adj
Pronounced: tsumaranai
Minor; small in amount
些細
adj
Pronounced: sasai
Minor; small in amount
adj
Minor; small in amount
末梢的
adj
Pronounced: masshōteki
Minor; small in amount
軽微
adj
Pronounced: keibi
Minor; small in amount
軽視
noun
Pronounced: keishi
The act of ignoring or snubbing; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
賎しめる
verb
(transitive) To treat (someone or something) with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully; to skimp on one's duties toward.
軽んじる
verb
Pronounced: karonjiru
(transitive) To treat (someone or something) with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully; to skimp on one's duties toward.
軽視
verb
Pronounced: keishi
(transitive) To treat (someone or something) with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully; to skimp on one's duties toward.

What does "slight" mean?

  1. adj Small in degree or amount; minor.
    "There was only a slight chance of rain that afternoon."
  2. adj Slender or delicate in build.
    "He was a slight man, but surprisingly strong."
  3. verb To treat someone with disrespect or neglect, often by ignoring them.
    "She felt slighted when she wasn't invited to the meeting."
  4. noun An act or remark that shows disrespect or disregard for someone.
    "He took the joke as a slight against his work."

slight in a sentence

  • There was only a slight chance of rain that afternoon.
  • She noticed a slight improvement in her scores.
  • He was a slight man, but surprisingly strong.
  • She felt slighted when she wasn't invited to the meeting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "slight" in Japanese?

"slight" in Japanese is つまらない, 些細, 僅. slight means: Small in degree or amount; minor.

How do you pronounce つまらない?

"slight" in Japanese is つまらない, pronounced "tsumaranai".

How do you use "slight" in a sentence?

Example: "There was only a slight chance of rain that afternoon." In Japanese, "slight" is つまらない, 些細, 僅.

Are there other ways to say "slight" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 8 translations listed for "slight": つまらない, 些細, 僅, 末梢的, 軽微, 軽視.

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