Vocab Info

N1 Adverb

(ちっ)a little bit, a little while

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      a little bit

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Adverb

      2.

      a little while

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    些と 【ちっと】些と 【ちと】少と 【ちっと】少と 【ちと】

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      (ちち):「さっきはちっと()いすぎた。ごめん。」

      Father: "I spoke a bit too much earlier. Sorry." {a little bit, a little while}

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      居酒屋(いざかや)で:「(ちっ)()()りないな。どっかで()(なお)すか。」

      At the Izakaya (Japanese bar): "I'm not quite satisfied with just a little bit of drink. Shall we go somewhere else to drink more?" {a little bit, a little while}

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      (きび)しい先生(せんせい):「質問(しつもん)ばかりしないで、ちっと自分(じぶん)(かんが)えろ!」

      Strict teacher: "Don't just keep asking questions, think for yourself a little bit!" {a little bit, a little while}

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      ちっと運動(うんどう)をしたところですぐに体重(たいじゅう)()ちるわけがありません。

      You can't expect to lose weight just by doing a little bit of exercise. {a little bit, a little while}

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      (ふくろ)にお菓子(かし)(ちっ)(のこ)っているが、これは明日(あした)のために()っておくつもりだ。

      There's a little bit of candy left in the bag, but I'm planning to save it for tomorrow. {a little bit, a little while}

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