NichiDict

ちょっと

N5
一寸
[chotto]
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Meanings

1.Adverb

a little; a bit; slightly

2.Adverb

just a minute; for a moment; briefly

3.Adverb

somewhat; rather; fairly; pretty; quite

4.Adverb

(not) easily; (not) readily

5.Interjection

hey!; come on; excuse me

6.Expression

thanks, but no; not feasible; not possible

Examples

ちょっと考えさせてください。

Please let me think about it.

ちょっと来てくれますか。

Could you come here a moment?

ちょっとしたプレゼントだけど喜んでくれるといいな。

It's just a small gift, but I hope you like it.