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
Pronounced: tsumaranai
Minor; small in amount
些細
Pronounced: sasai
Minor; small in amount
僅
Minor; small in amount
末梢的
Pronounced: masshōteki
Minor; small in amount
軽微
Pronounced: keibi
Minor; small in amount
軽視
Pronounced: keishi
The act of ignoring or snubbing; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
賎しめる
(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
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
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?
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adj Small in degree or amount; minor.
"There was only a slight chance of rain that afternoon."
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adj Slender or delicate in build.
"He was a slight man, but surprisingly strong."
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verb To treat someone with disrespect or neglect, often by ignoring them.
"She felt slighted when she wasn't invited to the meeting."
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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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