ショウショウ
Meanings
Noun
Adverb
1. 数や量などがわずかであること。またそのさま。すこし。
2. 程度が甚だしくないこと。またそのさま。一般的には「やや」に近いが、文脈により「かなり」に近い意味まで指すこともある。
3. ある程度。甚だしくない程度。
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4. 取り立てて言うほどのこともないこと。些細なこと。
5. 短い時間。しばらく。
Pitch accent
ショ
ウショウ
Composed of
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name); inferior; younger (of two people with the same name)
Examples (11 in total)
Could you please wait a minute?
I play shogi a little.
I had a little difficulty in getting a taxi.
I know a little about Shakespeare.
Don't you think it's rather warm for December?
This milk tastes rather sour.
You'll find some difficulty carrying out the plan.
Please wait a moment. Yes, we have a reservation for you.
He made the soup by mixing a little meat with some rice.
Except for a few minor mistakes, your writing is good.
I'm a little angry with you.