Translation of Japanese word "ちょっと" to English
ちょっと
ちょっと
[chotto]
IPA: /tɕoto/
Meaning
NounA piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.
How to use
ちょっと (chotto) — 'a bit / just a moment / slightly'. ちょっと待ってください — Please wait a moment. ちょっと〜 — can be used to soften a refusal: ちょっと... — That's a bit...(difficult).
🇬🇧 English
a bit / just a moment
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ちょっと
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ちょっと
Romaji Transcription: chotto
Example Sentences
ちょっと待ってください。
ちょっとまってください。
Wait a moment, please.
時間がちょっと遅れています。
じかんがちょっとおそいています。
We are a bit late.
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Common phrases
- ちょっと待ってください— Please wait a moment
Frequency rank: #207 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "ちょっと" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ちょっと" means "a bit / just a moment" in English.
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The word "ちょっと" is read as "ちょっと" (chotto). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when time is running out or to ask someone to wait a little.".
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