JLPT N5 Beginner
一寸
「ちょっと」
A little bit, a short time, getting attention, or a polite refusal.
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Other forms
チョット for emphasis
ちょいと colloquial
1 Adverb
"A little" / "A bit"
Indicates a small quantity, a slight degree of intensity, or a brief duration of time.
2 Adverb
"That's a bit..." (Polite Refusal)
Expresses a soft refusal or hesitation by implying that a request is difficult to fulfill.
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3 Adverb (used with a negative verb)
"Not quite" / "Can't really"
Strengthens a negative statement to indicate that an action is not feasible or difficult to accept.
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4 Interjection
"Excuse me" / "Hey!"
Functions as a casual interjection to call out to someone or stop an ongoing action.
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