少し
すこし
JLPT N5 · vocab_adverbMeaning
A little / A few
Examples
少し日本語が話せます。
I can speak a little Japanese.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「少し」is a verb meaning "A little / A few." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「少し」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「少し」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「少し」mean in Japanese?+
「少し」means "A little / A few". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adverb" category.
How do you read 「少し」?+
「少し」is read as「すこし」.
Is 「少し」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「少し」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「少し」?+
少し日本語が話せます。 — I can speak a little Japanese.
Practice 「少し」 with spaced repetition