Definition: 意味
just a minute; small quantity
Learn Japanese vocabulary: 少々 【しょうしょう】(shoushou)
Meaning: just a minute; small quantity.
Type: Noun, Adverbial Noun
Level: JLPT N3 Vocabulary
少々 - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
少々お待ちください。
しょうしょうおまちください。
shoushou omachi kudasai.
Please wait a moment.
Example #2
少々気分が悪い。
しょうしょうきぶんがわるい。
shoushou kibun ga warui.
I feel a little off.
Example #3
少々熱がある。
しょうしょうねつがある。
shoushou netsu ga aru.
I have a slight fever.
Example #4
今日は少々暖かいね。
きょうはしょうしょうあたたかいね。
kyou wa shoushou atatakai ne.
It's a bit warm today, isn't it.
Example #5
家内は私より少々年上だ。
かないはわたしよりしょうしょうとしうえだ。
kanai wa watashi yori shoushou toshi ue da.
My wife is rather older than I am.
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