ちょっと
- a little; a bit; slightlyword usually written using kana alone
- just a minute; for a moment; brieflyword usually written using kana alone
- somewhat; rather; fairly; pretty; quiteword usually written using kana alone
- (not) easily; (not) readilyword usually written using kana alonebefore a verb in negative form
- hey!; come on; excuse meword usually written using kana alone
- thanks, but no; not feasible; not possibleword usually written using kana alone
adverb (fukushi)
interjection (kandoushi)
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- a little; a bit; slightly
- just a minute; for a moment; briefly
- somewhat; rather; fairly; pretty; quite
- (not) easily; (not) readily
- hey!; come on; excuse me
- thanks, but no; not feasible; not possible
Used to indicate a small amount or degree of something.
Used to denote a short period of time.
Indicates a moderate level of something.
Shows whether something is done easily or not.
Used to get someone's attention or to express frustration.
Indicates rejection or impossibility.
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"Might be a bit stiff..." "Stiff?" "I mean the viscosity is too high."
"Say, you, the lady over there." "Eh?" "Could you give me a bit of advice?"
It's a good idea to stop using direct-links to files. Use a trick like starting the URL with double-width h t t p or something.
"Ah ... I'm just not feeling so well" "Really? Are you OK?" "Heh-heh. Actually I'm playing hooky."
"Good morning. You're a bit late today, aren't you?" "Yes, I ran into a bit of trouble."
A-ha-ha ... sorry. I forgot my contacts, Unless I'm right here I can't see it.
If you just crouch a little, her crotch can just be seen flicking in and out of sight.
He-heh-heh, I'm terrible at sports so if I run a while my sides hurt right away.