Japanese

しょうしょう
Meaning: a little; a bit; just a minute
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

少

Example sentences

Could you give me a little time for preparation?
スープに塩を少々加える。
Add a little salt to the soup.
スープに塩を少々加える。
Add a little salt to the soup.
この本の内容は、少々しょむずかしい。
The content of this book is a bit tricky and difficult.
少々のことでは動じない性格だ
He has a personality that is not easily perturbed by small things.
カレーにインスタントコーヒーを少々加えるのが、我が家の隠し味だ
Adding a little instant coffee to the curry is our family's secret ingredient.

Usage Notes

Formal way to say 'a little' in terms of quantity or time.

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