スコシ
Meanings
Adverb
Noun
1. a little; a bit; a small amount; a few; some; slightly; somewhat
Isn't it a little early?
Adverb
2. a little while; a short time; a moment; a minute
Then please wait a little while.
3. a little way; a short distance
A little way off, footsteps were following.
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (12 in total)
a bit more; a bit longer
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
little by little; bit by bit
Examples (200 in total)
I was a bit embarrassed.
It is a little cold.
Why don't we take a little break?
I'd like to talk to you for a minute.
I can speak a little.
She is not in the least surprised.
"Does your hand hurt?" "It hurts a little."
Shall we move to a slightly different location?
There's a little wind.
After thinking for a little while, I opened my mouth.
I'm a bit tired.
Give me a little money.
I have a feeling that it is a little different.
I have a few friends.
Excuse me, I'll step out for a moment.
The situation hasn't changed at all.
Sorry, I'm a little scared!
It seems you've grown a little.
Let's go a little to the left.
Move back a little.
Please be a little careful.
The pain has lessened a little.
The voice grew a little louder.
There's a little coffee left.
That is a bit of a shock.
Would you like to have some coffee?
I have some shopping to do.
You should relax a bit.
I get a little jealous.
Shall we try to organize things a little?
Ah, but maybe the sweetness is a little too heavy.
I had no idea you were coming.
I need a bit of time.
He didn't do any work.
I think that's a little too expensive.
It's still a little scary.
She has a few books.
"Please give me some water." "All right."
Would you please wait for a few minutes?
We had a little water.
They slept a little in the room.
I thought that was kind of strange.
I wonder why the color is a little different?
Thinking about it that way, I calmed down a little.
It might still be a little difficult.
He was not happy at all.
After thinking for a moment, I sent a reply.
He is a little over forty.
Stop daydreaming and face reality for once.
I lower my voice slightly and check.
His tone of voice is a little strange.
The color is a little too dark.
It became a little easier to hear.
She is a bit like her mother.
I have a slight fever today.
You may have a slight fever.
Let's try touching it just a little.
He left a while ago.
I'm not in the least worried about it.
The speed may have dropped a little.
I wonder if my hair has grown a little.
I don't doubt it in the least.
He suggested that we take a short rest.
Talking about it will bring some relief.
I get it, so keep your voice down a little!
My breathing became a little easier.
We arrived a little late.
After thinking for a moment, I take out my cell phone.
I'm going out for a little while again.
Would you lend me some money?
The water is still a little warm.
The examination was not difficult in the least.
I woke up a little before you.
I will open the window because it is a little hot.
A little way off, footsteps were following.
I've had a slight fever since this morning.
I want a bit of cake.
Maybe they had been training; they're a little out of breath.
Although I maintained a blank expression, I was slightly shaken.
It is a book slightly larger than a palm.
My hand slipped a little.
We are just about to reach the main road.
Thanks to that, some of the tension eased.
May I keep this for a little while?
You should take a little rest.
"Does your throat hurt?" "Yes, a little."
I asked the doctor some questions.
She felt a bit tired.
I thought you would be a little embarrassed and act reluctant.
We had to wait a little while for a bus.
My grandfather's back is slightly curved.
Let's sit on the bench and rest a bit.
Loosen the tension in your hands slightly.
Please let me bear some of the burden.
Then please wait a little while.
Please try drinking a little of this.
That isn't quite what I wanted.
No, actually I'm still a little worried.
I think they're a little too small for you.
His behavior is nothing like his father.
It isn't any different from what I expected.
It seems we were just a little late.
The soldier was not in the least afraid to die.
Go home. Get some rest.
This desk is a little low for me.
My opinion is a little different from yours.
Can I borrow this for a little while?
His jokes have a bit of a spiteful edge.
It is no wonder that he failed.
Is he perhaps holding back a little after all?
Give me some paper to write on.
I just got here, let me rest a bit.
For a moment, no one spoke.
I had some trouble in finding his house.
The way it was put is so funny that I laugh a little.
I have some free time in the afternoon.
He is certainly capable, but he's a little cold.
Learn to enjoy food with your eyes a little, will you?
This kind of book is of no use to us.
Come on, we're just a little way from the venue.
I stood up, a little tense.
Could you turn the television down a bit?
There is a little money in the bag.
Please pour me a little tea.
We are short on time, so please speed things up a little.
I wonder if I partied a little too hard.
This skirt is a little too tight.
It seems I've gotten a little used to this posture too.
It is now a little past noon.
We need to divert the topic a little.
Honestly, it was a little unexpected.
Rio responds in a slightly stiff voice.
Even among siblings, there are still slight differences, aren't there.
The writing was slightly blurred, but it was readable without any problem.
I would like to exchange this watch for a cheaper one.
Moreover, she also looked a little sleepy.
That is why I feel a little sympathy for my father.
It's fine for a design to have a little playfulness.
The fingertips holding the cup are trembling slightly.
He's a little like his father.
I think my reason started to break down from around here.
I went to bed a little earlier than usual.
They scarcely need it at all.
I also feel a little regretful that I couldn't see through it.
I don't think that his performance was any good.
There is not a shadow of doubt about his honesty.
As expected, my head is starting to cool down a little.
Please wait a moment; I will check.
I could not understand anything he said.
This is little different from what I want.
I think it's a bit quieter in there.
Please remain seated for a few minutes.
We were somewhat surprised at his strange question.
You have a lot of money, and I have none.
He opens his eyes wide, as if slightly surprised.
I'm sorry, but could you buy me some bread?
I am slightly wary, wondering if the confusion will increase again.
I have a little money, so shall we look for a place to stay?
If you go a little west from here you'll find the sea.
Once your stomach is full, you'll feel a little better.
So, just for now, please let me be a little spoiled.
He was gazing at the scenery spread out before him, narrowing his eyes slightly.
The old man stopped for a moment to rest.
Mother left some of the food for me.
If you do that, you might feel a little better.
I am a bit bad at remembering people, so I am envious.
This hat is a little too small for me.
When autumn comes, I get a little sentimental.
My father was, I think, a little drunk then.
It's a slightly different field, but they're a professional, after all.
I said nothing and bent my knees slightly.
There is no reason why I should go there.
I think what you need now is some sleep.
I think that car is a little too small for you.
It would do the young lady good to learn a little about reality.
I stand up and walk a little, as if to confirm the feel of the floor.
I never thought I'd get this confused just because my memory seemed to be coming back a little.
The ears peeking through the gaps in the hair are slightly red.
My house is located at a distance from the station.
Perhaps because I had a little too much to drink, the tea tastes incredibly good.
The tea is too strong. Add some water.
His mouth was slightly open, and his teeth were visible.
Do you write to him at all even now?
I could tell that a slight smile was mixed into the boy's voice.
It took me a while to understand what she was trying to say.
The sound of the clock hands had become just a little quieter.
I rushed out after barely finishing breakfast, but it was a little later than the usual time.
We learned a little about it in class, but the book described it in more detail.
The dog drank some water and went away.
I had a little fever, I felt my heart beat violently.
Thinking so, I decided to try changing my approach a little.
With so many people around he naturally became a bit nervous.
Turn down the TV a little. I'm trying to go to sleep.
I've been doing it a little at a time every day, so I'm almost done.
Looking at the menu, Akira lets out a slightly delighted hum.
Even if you do something a little flashy, it won't cause any trouble for those around you.
Seen at a distance, the rock looked like a human face.
However, according to what I heard, it seems there is only a little bit of leeway.
He was small in stature, but now his figure appeared just a little larger.
However, using it causes one to be dragged along by instinct, making one's thinking a bit dull.