ほんの少し
ほんのすこし
just a little
Common word
Meanings
Expression, Adverb
just a little
Example sentences
ほんの少しください。
Give me just a little.
ほんの少しドアを開けて。
Open the door a bit!
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I need a bit of sugar.
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The train made a brief stop.
ドアがほんの少し開いていた。
The door was ajar.
More examples (10)
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She is a shade better today.
ほんの少し会ってもらえますか?
Can I see you a moment?
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There's only a little milk left.
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The joys of the world do but little.
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I can only speak a little Ainu.
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There's very little money coming in at present.
トムはメアリーよりほんの少し背が高い。
Tom is just slightly taller than Mary.
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I can speak only a little French.
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Nancy is a shade darker than Helen is.
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Nancy is a shade darker than Helen.