若干
じゃっかん
jakan
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 94 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
若干 (じゃっかん (jakan)) means "A few". The reading is じゃっかん (jakan). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
A few
Also : Some · A number of · A little (bit)
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Example Sentences
若干の修正を加えることで、企画はより洗練されたものになるだろう。
じゃっかんのしゅうせいをくわえることで、きかくはよりせんれんされたものになるだろう。
With a few minor adjustments, the plan will become more refined.
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
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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