若干

じゃっかん · jakkan

JLPT N3

Meaning

a little, some, a few, slightly, somewhat

Examples

• 会議の開始時刻が、交通渋滞のため若干遅れる見込みです。 — The meeting's start time is expected to be slightly delayed due to traffic congestion.
• この計画には、まだ若干の改善点が見られます。 — There are still some points for improvement to be seen in this plan.
• 彼の意見には、若干の疑問が残る部分がある。 — There is a part in his opinion where a slight doubt remains.