少し

すこし
sukoshi

few, a little

What does 少し mean?

少し is a Japanese noun meaning few, a little in English. It is written as 少し in kanji, すこし in hiragana, and sukoshi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.

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?