CEFR B2

slight

Translation

わずかな / 軽い / ささいな

Meaning

Slight means small in amount, degree, or importance. It often describes a small change, chance, problem, delay, or difference. The trap is confusing it with sleight, which means skillful trickery.

Examples

  • 計画にわずかな変更がありました。
    There was a slight change in the plan.
  • 彼女が今日戻る可能性はわずかです。
    There is a slight chance that she will return today.