一抹

いちまつ

Meanings

1. Noun, の-adjective a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a wreath (of smoke, cloud, etc.)
2. Noun a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)

Kanji

• 一 one. Read as イチ.
• 抹 rub out. Read as マツ.

Example sentences

• 彼女には一抹の罪悪感があった。
  She had a vague feeling of guilt.
• 一抹の不安が頭をよぎる。
  A hint of anxiety crosses my mind.

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