少し
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Adverb indicating a small amount or degree. Can modify verbs, adjectives, or nouns, e.g., 『少し食べる』 (sukoshi taberu, 'eat a little') or 『少し高い』 (sukoshi takai, 'a little expensive').
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少し
すこし
little, few
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of a 'sukoshi' (少し) as a small, cute 'scoop' of something — just a little bit! 'Scoop' → 少し (sukoshi, 'little').
Cultural Note
『少し』 (sukoshi, 'little') is often used in polite refusals or modest offers in Japan, such as 『少しだけ』 (sukoshi dake, 'just a little') when declining food or drink, reflecting cultural emphasis on humility.
Forms
Base: 少しAdverb indicating a small amount or degree. Can modify verbs, adjectives, or nouns, e.g., 『少し食べる』 (sukoshi taberu, 'eat a little') or 『少し高い』 (sukoshi takai, 'a little expensive').