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少々
shoushou
Description
「少々」は「少し」と同じ意味ですが、少しかたい言い方です。
"少々" has the same meaning as "少し" but is a slightly more formal expression.
お店や電話などで、ていねいに話すときによく使います。
It is often used when speaking politely in places like shops or on the phone.
Meanings
少々shoushou
a little; a bit; a small amount
塩を少々入れてください。
Please add a pinch of salt.
少々shoushou
a moment; just a short while
少々お待ちください。
Please wait a moment.
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Notes
- Etymology
reduplication of 少 (few/little), giving a slightly formal, polite tone.
- Nuance
more formal than 少し or ちょっと; common in service and business speech.
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