少ししか食べない
I only eat a little.
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Please give me a little water.
この靴は私には少し小さい。
These shoes are a bit small for me.
最近、彼の様子が変なので、少し心配している。
Lately, his appearance has been strange, so I'm a bit worried.
少し耳が痛いです。
My ear hurts a little.
私の家から駅までは少し遠い。
It is a bit far from my house to the station.
「このスープは少し味が薄い。」
「This soup is a little light in flavor.」
なんだか今日は少し疲れている。
Somehow I feel a bit tired today.
そうね、もう少し考えてみましょう。
Well, let's think about it a little more.
この靴は少しきついです。
These shoes are a bit tight.
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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