smattering

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

countable uncountable

A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject. / A small number or amount of something.

Japanese Meaning

おぼろげな、または断片的な知識 / ごくわずかな量

She only had a smattering of French, but it helped her order coffee during the trip.

彼女はフランス語について浅い知識しか持っていませんでしたが、旅行中にコーヒーを注文するのに役立ちました。

Sense（1）

A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.

She knows a smattering of Greek, but not enough to carry on a conversation.

Sense（2）

A small number or amount of something.

There’s only a smattering of people who oppose the first amendment.

smatterings

（ plural ）