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.
"I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk."
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adj Slender or delicate in build.
"The dancer had a slight frame, but she could lift her partner easily."
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verb To treat someone with disrespect or neglect, often by ignoring them.
"He did not mean to slight her, but he forgot to say thank you."
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noun An act or remark that shows disrespect or disregard for someone.
"She took the missed invitation as a slight and said nothing."
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slight in a sentence
- I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk.
- There was only a slight chance of rain that afternoon.
- The dancer had a slight frame, but she could lift her partner easily.
- A slight child of about six sat quietly in the corner.
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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: "I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk." 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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