ほんの少し【ほんのすこし】
Frequency rank: 3,448. – 3,449.
- just a little
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adverb (fukushi)
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- just a little
This expression is used to indicate a small amount or degree of something, often used to downplay the quantity or intensity of a situation.
Please wait just a little bit.
I made just a little adjustment to this.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ほんのすこしほんの少しだけjust a little bitほんのすこしほんの少しのじかん時間just a little timeほんのすこしほんの少しのこころづかい心遣いjust a little thoughtfulnessほんのすこしほんの少しのしあわせ幸せjust a little happinessほんのすこしほんの少しのどりょく努力just a little effortほんのすこしほんの少しのちがい違いjust a little differenceほんのすこしほんの少しのゆうき勇気just a little courageほんのすこしほんの少しのきたい期待just a little expectationほんのすこしほんの少しのさぽうとサポートjust a little supportほんのすこしほんの少しのあじ味just a little flavor
Example sentences
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If you're placed in a position of authority, it is imperative that you take into consideration that point, if even just a little ...
He has very little, if any, knowledge about art.
Bob gave Tina almost all the stamps he had collected, and kept only a few for himself.
Shakespeare knew only a little Latin, but he put the little he knew to very good use.