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A1 Adverb

ちっとやそっとsmall amount, bit, smidgen

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      (with just a) small amount, a bit, only a little

      with neg. sentence,

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    ちっとやそっと

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      あの大男(おおおとこ)はちっとやそっとの(こと)では(こわ)がりません。

      That big guy isn't scared by a small amount or bit of a thing. {small amount, bit, smidgen}

      • N1

      ちっとやそっとの(こと)では(おどろ)かない(かれ)(おどろ)かせるのは大変(たいへん)だ。

      It's extremely difficult to surprise him, who wouldn't be startled by a small amount or bit of an issue. {small amount, bit, smidgen}

      • N1

      その社員(しゃいん)はちっとやそっとの(こと)では(どう)じないので(たよ)りになります。

      That employee is reliable because he/she doesn't get flustered over small things or a smidgen of a problem. {small amount, bit, smidgen}

      • N1

      ちっとやそっとではへこたれない精神(せいしん)があってこそプロの選手(せんしゅ)()える。

      Only when one possesses a spirit that doesn't buckle under a small amount or bit of pressure, can they be called a professional athlete. {small amount, bit, smidgen}

      • N1

      ()(にん)兄弟(きょうだい)(そだ)った(かれ)のことだから、ちっとやそっとの悪戯(いたずら)では(おこ)らないでしょう。

      Since he was raised with five brothers, he probably wouldn't get angry over a small amount of mischief. {small amount, bit, smidgen}

      • N1
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