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JLPT N3 Intermediate

ほんの少し

Just a tiny bit; only a little.

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Other forms

少し a little
少しだけ only a little
Adverbial Phrase

"Just a tiny bit" / "Only a little"

This phrase emphasizes that a quantity, degree, or duration is insignificant, functioning as a stronger, more emotive version of “a little.”

Example

砂糖 は ほんの 少し で いい です 。

Just a little bit of sugar is fine.

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ほんの少し
ほんのすこし
Just a tiny bit; only a little.
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