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ちょっと
chotto
Description
「ちょっと」は「少し」という意味で、毎日よく使う言葉です。
"ちょっと" means "a little" and is a word used often every day.
人に何かをお願いするときや、丁寧に断るときにも使えます。
It can also be used when asking someone for something or politely refusing.
Meanings
ちょっとchotto
a little; a bit; slightly
ちょっと待ってください。
Please wait a moment.
ちょっとchotto
hey; excuse me (to get attention)
ちょっと、聞いてる？
Hey, are you listening?
ちょっとchotto
softly declining or hesitating (it's a bit...)
今日はちょっと難しいです。
Today is a bit difficult.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
often softens requests or refusals; saying きょうはちょっと politely implies "no" without stating it.
- Register
casual and very common; 少し is slightly more formal in writing.
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