What does the Eiken word "Barely" mean?

The Eiken word "Barely" (adverb (副詞)) means "かろうじて、やっと、ほとんど〜ない". It is an essential term for the Eiken exam.

Can you give a practice example for "Barely"?

Yes, a practical example is: "She could barely hear him over the noise." which translates in Japanese as "彼女は騒音で彼の声がかろうじてしか聞こえませんでした。".

Eiken Grade Pre-2

adverb (副詞)

Barely

💡 Usage & Nuance: Eiken Pre2では「かろうじて〜する」「ほとんど〜ない」という否定的なニュアンスで使われることが多いです。`hardly` と似た意味合いで使われます。

She could barely hear him over the noise.

彼女は騒音で彼の声がかろうじてしか聞こえませんでした。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "Barely"

The old man was so weak that he could _______ walk by himself.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: とても弱っていたので「かろうじて」歩ける、という意味が適切です。
English: He was so weak that 'barely' being able to walk by himself is the appropriate meaning.

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