slightly

少し、わずかに

量や程度がわずかであることを表す。

やさしい英語で： By a small amount or to a small degree.

• The water is slightly warm.
• Prices rose slightly last month.
• Could you move your chair slightly closer?

類義語： a little, a bit, somewhat

反対語： considerably, greatly

よく使う表現： slightly different, slightly more, slightly higher

華奢に

体つきや形が細く、きゃしゃである様子。

やさしい英語で： With a thin or delicate body or shape.

• He was slightly built.
• The slightly built woman carried the heavy bag easily.
• Though slightly formed, the young dancer was remarkably strong.

類義語： slenderly, delicately

よく使う表現： slightly built, slightly formed