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What does ちょっと (chotto) mean?

ちょっと means a little, a bit.

Quick facts
Readingちょっと
Romajichotto
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
ちょっと
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonchotto

a little, a bit

GenkiGenki 3
  1. 1adverb a little; a bit; slightly
  2. 2adverb just a minute; for a moment; briefly
  3. 3adverb somewhat; rather; fairly
  4. 4adverb (not) easily; (not) readily
  5. 5interjection hey!; come on; excuse me

Example sentences

  • Please wait a moment.

  • It's a bit cold today.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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