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1 exact word match found in search '少し'
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adverb, noun
1. small quantity; little; few; something
2. little while
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11 words found beginning with '少し'
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little by little
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expression, adverb
anything of; not one bit (with negative sentence)
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expression
even just a little
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expression
in a little bit; after a short while
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expression
(nothing) but a little  (with neg. verb)
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expression
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward; after a brief interval
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expression, 'i' adjective
not be concerned at all; not mind at all; not care a bit  (see also: 気になる)
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expression, 'u' godan verb
to differ a little (esp. of two or several versions)
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a little; somewhat  (see also: 少し)
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little by little; a little for each; gradually
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4 words found containing '少し' in any position
expression
in a little bit; after a short while
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expression
(nothing) but a little  (with neg. verb)
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expression
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early
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Most common form: 少しでもはやく
(same as above)
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