Japanese

たしょう
Meaning: a little; somewhat; some; more or less; amount
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Example sentences

今回の計画には多少の不安がある。
There is some anxiety about the plan this time.
多少の遅れはスケジュール上全く問題ない。
A slight delay is absolutely no problem for the schedule.
多少の欠点には目をつぶり、よしとすることにした。
I decided to overlook the minor flaws and consider it acceptable.
測定結果には、常に多少の誤差が含まれる。
Measurement results always contain some margin of error.
多少の不便はあれ、住み慣れたこの町が一番好きだ。
Although there are some inconveniences, I like this town I've lived in the most.

Usage Notes

Can be used as a noun meaning 'amount' or 'degree', or as an adverb meaning 'somewhat' or 'a little'. In adverbial use, it often suggests a slight degree.

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