少々
しょうしょう
shoushou
VocabularyLevel 27 - JLPT N3

Meaning

a little

short (time) (formal for 少し (すこし))

Signification

un peu

court

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 少々 (しょうしょう) means 'a little'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of a little.

Example Sentences

少々お待ちください。

しょうしょうおまちください。

Please wait just a moment.

Veuillez patienter un instant.

少々の困難にも負けない。

しょうしょうのこんなんにもまけない。

I will not give in to a little difficulty.

Je ne me laisserai pas abattre par de petites difficultés.

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