ちょっと

一寸

a little; a bit; slightly

N4Common wordAdverb
Adverb
a littlea bitslightly
Adverb
just a minutefor a momentbriefly
Adverb
somewhatratherfairlyprettyquite
Adverb
(not) easily(not) readily
Interjection
hey!come onexcuse me
Expression
thanks, but nonot feasiblenot possible

Example Sentences

ちょっと、そこのきみ!

Hey, you there!

ちょっと顔を貸してくれませんか。

Can I have a few words with you?

ちょっと!なに通せんぼやってんのよ。

Hey! What are you doing blocking the way?

ここのソースは舐めてみるとちょっと塩っぱい。

If you taste this sauce you'll find it a bit salty.

あ、ちょっとタンマ。クツのヒモがほどけちゃった。

Ah, hold a mo. My shoelace's come undone.

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