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What does やや (yaya) mean?

やや means somewhat, slightly.

Quick facts
Readingやや
Romajiyaya
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
やや
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonyaya

somewhat, slightly

  1. 1adverb · adj-f a little; partially; somewhat

Example sentences

  • I think the price is a bit high.

  • It's a bit cold today.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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