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ちょっと

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ちょっと

ちょっと
ちょと
チョット
ちょいと
チョッと
一寸
《 鳥渡 》
Usually kana
Freq #92
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

Kanji in this Word

一
1 strokes
Frequency: 2
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

one
one radical (no.1)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イチ
イツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひと-
ひと.つ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かず
い
いっ
いる
かつ
かづ
てん
はじめ
ひ
ひとつ
まこと
寸
3 strokes
Frequency: 1669
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

measurement
tenth of a shaku
a little
small

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
スン
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
す
みき
鳥
11 strokes
Frequency: 1043
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

bird
chicken

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
か
と
とっ
渡
12 strokes
Frequency: 446
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

transit
ford
ferry
cross
import
deliver
diameter
migrate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ト
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わた.る
-わた.る
わた.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
お
たり
わたな
わたら
わたり
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