Word details
ちょっと
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ちょっと.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Adverb (fukushi)
a little; a bit; slightly
Examples
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
Examples
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
4
Adverb (fukushi); Before a verb in negative form
(not) easily; (not) readily
Examples
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
hey!; come on; excuse me
Examples
ちょっと、そこのきみ！
Hey, you there!
6
Expressions
thanks, but no; not feasible; not possible
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
一
one, one radical (no.1)
1 strokesFrequency 2JLPT N4Grade 1
On
イチイツ
Kun
ひと-ひと.つ
Nanori
かずいいっいるかつかづてんはじめひひとつまこと
寸
measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little, small
3 strokesFrequency 1,669JLPT N1Grade 6
On
スン
Nanori
すみき
鳥
bird, chicken
11 strokesFrequency 1,043JLPT N3Grade 2
On
チョウ
Kun
とり
Nanori
かととっ
渡
transit, ford, ferry, cross, import, deliver, diameter, migrate
12 strokesFrequency 446JLPT N2Grade 8
On
ト
Kun
わた.る-わた.るわた.す
Nanori
おたりわたなわたらわたり
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