Jisho

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ちょっと 一寸
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. a little; a bit; slightly​Usually written using kana alone
  • この
  • つくえ机
  • は
  • わたし私
  • には
  • ちょっと
  • ひく低い
    • 。
This desk is a little low for me.
Adverb (fukushi)
2. just a minute; for a moment; briefly​Usually written using kana alone
  • ネクタイ
  • を
  • し締める
  • あいだ間
    • 、
  • ちょっと
  • じっと
  • して
  • ね
    • 。
Hold still a moment while I fix your tie.
Adverb (fukushi)
3. somewhat; rather; fairly; pretty; quite​Usually written using kana alone
Adverb (fukushi)
4. (not) easily; (not) readily​Usually written using kana alone, before a verb in negative form
  • それ
  • いじょう以上
  • の
  • しごと仕事
  • は
  • ちょっと
  • み見つからない
  • だろう
    • 。
You won't find a better job in a hurry.
5. hey!; come on; excuse me​Usually written using kana alone
  • ちょっと
    • 、
  • そこ
  • の
  • きみ
    • ！
Hey, you there!
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
6. thanks, but no; not feasible; not possible​Usually written using kana alone
Suffix
7. a little more than (a week, month, etc.); slightly more than​Colloquial, Usually written using kana alone, after an amount
Other forms
一寸 【ちょと】、鳥渡 【ちょっと】、鳥渡 【ちょと】、チョット、ちょいと、チョッと
Notes
一寸: Rarely-used kanji form. 一寸: Rarely-used kanji form. 鳥渡: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Rarely-used kanji form. 鳥渡: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Rarely-used kanji form.

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2 Replies ・ Started by TonyArra at 2014-06-01 22:42:21 UTC ・ Last reply by TonyArra at 2014-06-11 16:52:32 UTC

Alternate meaning: a "soft" request; "can you *just* do this for me"