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少し

すこし

Readings

すこし

Meanings

  1. 1.
    adva little; a bit; a small amount; a few; some; slightly; somewhat
  2. 2.
    adva little while; a short time; a moment; a minute
  3. 3.
    adva little way; a short distance

Kanji breakdown

少
N24 strokesGrade 2

Example sentences

子供に少し愛情を注いで見給え、すると君におびただしい愛情が戻ってくる。

Give a little love to a child, and you get a great deal back.

少しテレビを見てもいいですか。

Do you mind if I watch TV for a while?

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少しすこし

small quantity; little; little while; short distance

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