What does 少し mean?
少し is a Japanese noun meaning “little, few” in English. It can also be translated as “a little while, a little way” depending on context. 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?