少し
Reading: すこし
Meaning: a little, a few, a bit, slightly
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Example Sentence
水 を 少し ください
Please give me a little water.
Usage Notes
Used as both an adverb and noun to indicate a small amount. More formal than ちょっと. Can also be used as a noun (少しの時間 = a little time).
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