少々
しょうしょう
a little; a bit; a small amount; a few
JLPT N3 Common word Genki L20, Intermediate Japanese L8
Meanings
Adverb, Noun
a little; a bit; a small amount; a few; a pinch; some- a little while; a short time; a moment; a minute; a second
Example sentences
少々自慢なのです。
I'm rather proud of it.
少々お待ち下さい。
Hold on, please.
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He's a bit of a drunkard.
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Hold on a minute, please.
少々お待ちください。
Wait a moment.
More examples (10)
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He is a bit on the heavy side.
少々ミルクをください。
Give me some milk.
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Put some salt on your meat.
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I play shogi a little.
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Something is the matter with my stomach.
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He has a knowledge of English.
少々お待ちいただけますか。
Would you please wait for a minute?
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She's a bit shy.
待合室で少々お待ちください。
Wait in the waiting room.
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Hang up and wait a moment, please.