運動した後の彼女の顔は、ほんのりと上気していた。
Her face was slightly flushed after exercising.
Japanese
ほんのり
ほんのり
Meaning: slightly; faintly; dimly
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Example sentences
Her cheeks turned slightly red.
彼女の頬がほんのり桜色に染まった。
Her cheeks turned a faint cherry blossom pink.
日が沈み、山際の空がほんのり赤く染まってきた。
The sun set, and the sky along the mountain ridges began to glow faintly red.
Usage Notes
Describes something that appears or is felt only in a small degree, like a faint color or scent.
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