少し
すこし
sukoshi
nounVocabularyLevel 7 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

少し (すこし (sukoshi)) means "few · some · a bit". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

few · some · a bit

Also : few · some · a bit · a few · a little · slightly

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine a tiny ant trying to push up a giant boulder; that minuscule shove is your "su-koshi."

Example Sentences

この木は少しです。

このきはすこしです。

This tree is a little.

この木はとても少しです。

このきはとてもすこしです。

This tree is very a little.

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