to some extent;  to a certain extent
 poor excuse (of a);  nearly non-existent;  barely sufficient;  token (effort, etc.);  symbolic
 to some extent;  to a certain extent
 Certificate for Students Achieving the Proficiency Level of Upper Secondary School Graduates;  Japanese high-school equivalency examination
 Certificate for Students Achieving the Proficiency Level of Upper Secondary School Graduates;  Japanese high-school equivalency examination