Vocab Info

N5 Adverb, Interjection, Expressions

ちょっとjust a minute, short time, just a little

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      a little, a bit, slightly

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Adverb

      2.

      just a minute, for a moment, briefly

      Usually written using kana alone
    3. Adverb

      3.

      somewhat, rather, fairly, pretty, quite

      Usually written using kana alone
    4. Adverb

      4.

      (not) easily, (not) readily

      Usually written using kana alone, before a verb in negative form
    5. Interjection

      5.

      hey!, come on, excuse me

      Usually written using kana alone
    6. Expressions

      6.

      thanks, but no, not feasible, not possible

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    一寸 【ちょっと】一寸 【ちょと】鳥渡 【ちょっと】鳥渡 【ちょと】チョットちょいとチョッと

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    Details

    • Pitch Accent

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    Examples

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      ちょっと(とお)まで(ある)

      I am going to walk somewhere a little far off.

      • N5

      (まわ)りさん:「ちょっとそこ(ひと)!」

      Police officer: 'HEY! You right over there!'

      • N5

      (じゅく)先生(せんせい)生徒(せいと)に:「ちょっと(しず)かにして(くだ)さい。」

      Cram teacher to a student: 'Can you please be a little quiet.'

      • N5

      叔母(おば)さんと叔父(おじ)さんからお小遣(こづか)いをちょっともらった。

      My aunt and uncle gave me some pocket money.

      • N5

      ちょっとだけなら、(かね)()してあげます。

      If it's only a little, I will lend you some money.

      • N4
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