Shirabe

やや

Common Adverb Noun
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adverb (fukushi)noun or verb acting prenominally word usually written using kana alone a little;partially;somewhat;slightly;semi-;-ish;on the ... side;a short time;a while
この学校は規律がやや緩やかだ。
Discipline is rather mild at this school.
Other forms 漸 【やや】 (rarely used kanji form)

ぜん

Noun given name or forename, gender not specified
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) gradual progress
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Zen

すすむ

given name or forename, gender not specified
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Susumu
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adverb (fukushi) rare term gradually;by degrees
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adverb (fukushi) rare term the sight of a tall soaring rock
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adverb (fukushi) rare term crying;weeping
Other forms 漸々 【ぜんぜん】