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VocabJLPT N3

faint

な-Adjective

Also written as 微か

Definitions

1. faint
2. dim
3. poor

This な-adjective and adverb describes something faint, dim, or barely perceptible — such as a faint sound, a slight memory, or a weak light in the distance. It conveys that something is at the very edge of being noticeable.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said he vaguely remembers it.

Sentence 2

He said, "I could see a faint light."

Sentence 3

"I could just barely hear it," he said, turning around.

Sentence 4

The colors of the landscape looked faintly faded.

Sentence 5

"The smell is really faint," my friend said.