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faint; dim; weak; slight; vague; indistinct; hazy
poor; wretched; meagre; meager; scanty
夜明け前にかすかな鳥の声が聞こえ始めた。
Faint birdsong began to be heard just before dawn.
窓の向こうにかすかな人影が見えた気がした。
I thought I saw a faint silhouette beyond the window.
かすかな希望を頼りに困難を乗り越えてきた。
I overcame difficulties by holding on to a slender hope.