うすうす

Part of Speech

Adverb

Meaning

faintly; vaguely

Example Sentences

  • 彼(かれ)が嘘(うそ)をついていることは、うすうす気(き)づいていた。
    I had a vague feeling he was lying.
  • うすうす感(かん)じていたが、これは失敗(しっぱい)だ。
    I had a faint feeling, but this is a failure.

Tags

JLPT N1