CEFR B2

only just

Translation

かろうじて / やっとのことで / ほんのさきほど

Meaning

Used to describe an action that happened a very short time ago, or a situation that was achieved with very little time, space, or margin to spare.

Examples

  • 電車にやっとのことで間に合った。
    I only just caught the train.
  • 彼女はほんのさきほど帰宅したところだ。
    She has only just arrived home.