VocabJLPT N3
a little
Adverbの-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. a little
  2. 2. some
  3. 3. amount
This adverb means "a little" or "to some extent," indicating a small or moderate degree. It suggests there may be some difference or issue, but not a large one, and is often used to soften a statement.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Will this task take a little while?

Sentence 2

These new shoes are a little tight, but I think I'll get used to them.

Sentence 3

Ahh, that's a bit of a relief!

Sentence 4

The station is a little far, but it's still walkable.

Sentence 5

This scent feels just a touch too sweet to me.