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GrammarJLPT N4
mere
Pre-Noun Adjectival

Also written as 本の

Definitions

  1. 1. mere
  2. 2. only
An adverb meaning "just" or "only a little," used before nouns to emphasize that the amount or degree is very small. It is similar to 少し but carries a stronger nuance of minimizing or downplaying the quantity.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, was that just a joke?

Sentence 2

Her smile vanished in an instant.

Sentence 3

The cat on the dark street crept just a little closer.

Sentence 4

His reaction was just a split second too slow.

Sentence 5

The breeze has gotten just a little bit cooler.