若干

This is the 5037th most frequent Japanese word.


若干

"若干" means "some," "a few," or "slightly," often indicating an unspecified small quantity or degree.


Here, '若干' is used as a quantifier to indicate a small or slight amount, conveying the idea of a minor presence of anxiety.

若干の不安が残る。

Some anxiety remains.


In this sentence, '若干' suggests a limited number or degree of the issues present in the project, implying they are not extensive or numerous.

このプロジェクトには若干問題があります。

This project has some issues.


Here, '若干' is used adverbially to convey the extent of opposition, indicating that it was minor or slight.

彼はその提案に若干反対した。

He somewhat opposed the proposal.