微か
かすか
kasuka
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 83 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
微か (かすか (kasuka)) means "Faint". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Faint
Also : Dim · Weak · Hazy · Vague · Slight
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Example Sentences
その音は微かで、耳を澄まさないと聞き取れない。
そのおとはかすかで、みみをすまさないとききとれない。
The sound was faint and only audible if you listened carefully.
夜明けの光が微かに東の空を照らしていた。
よあけのひかりがかすかにひがしのそらをてらしていた。
The light of dawn faintly illuminated the eastern sky.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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