ちょっと

一 寸

Common word

  1. adverb (fukushi)

    a little, a bit, slightly
    word usually written using kana alone

    • この机は私にはちょっと低い。
      This desk is a little low for me.

  2. adverb (fukushi)

    just a minute, for a moment, briefly
    word usually written using kana alone

    • ネクタイを締める間、ちょっとじっとしてね。
      Hold still a moment while I fix your tie.

  3. adverb (fukushi)

    somewhat, rather, fairly, pretty, quite
    word usually written using kana alone

  4. adverb (fukushi)

    (not) easily, (not) readily
    before a verb in negative form
    word usually written using kana alone

    • それ以上の仕事はちょっと見つからないだろう。
      You won't find a better job in a hurry.

  5. interjection (kandoushi)

    hey!, come on, excuse me
    word usually written using kana alone

    • ちょっと、そこのきみ！
      Hey, you there!

  6. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

    thanks, but no, not feasible, not possible
    word usually written using kana alone