一寸 chotto
chotto
Adverb
1. a little; a bit; slightly
Usually Written in Kana
この机 は私 にはちょっと低 い。
kono tsukuewa watashiniwa chotto hikui
This desk is a little low for me.
Adverb
2. just a minute; for a moment; briefly
Usually Written in Kana
ネクタイを締 める間 、ちょっとじっとしてね。
nekutaio shimeru a idachotto jitto shi. tene
Hold still a moment while I fix your tie.
Adverb
3. somewhat; rather; fairly; pretty; quite
Usually Written in Kana
Adverb
4. (not) easily; (not) readily
Usually Written in Kana
それ以上 の仕事 はちょっと見 つからないだろう。
soreijōno shigotowa chotto mitsukaranaidarō.
You won't find a better job in a hurry.
Interjection
5. hey!; come on; excuse me
Usually Written in Kana
ちょっと、そこのきみ！
chotto sokono kimi!
Hey, you there!
Expression
6. thanks, but no; not feasible; not possible
Usually Written in Kana
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Example Sentences
この机 は私 にはちょっと低 い。
kono tsukuewa watashiniwa chotto hikui
This desk is a little low for me.
ネクタイを締 める間 、ちょっとじっとしてね。
nekutaio shimeru a idachotto jitto shi. tene
Hold still a moment while I fix your tie.
それ以上 の仕事 はちょっと見 つからないだろう。
soreijōno shigotowa chotto mitsukaranaidarō.
You won't find a better job in a hurry.
ちょっと、そこのきみ！
chotto sokono kimi!
Hey, you there!
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