ちょっと
ちょっと
JLPT N5 · vocab_adverbMeaning
A bit / Just a minute
Examples
ちょっと待ってください。
Please wait a moment.
📖 How to Use
「ちょっと」is a verb meaning "A bit / Just a minute." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「ちょっと」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 「ちょっと」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「ちょっと」mean in Japanese?+
「ちょっと」means "A bit / Just a minute". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adverb" category.
How do you read 「ちょっと」?+
「ちょっと」is read as「ちょっと」.
Is 「ちょっと」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「ちょっと」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「ちょっと」?+
ちょっと待ってください。 — Please wait a moment.
Practice 「ちょっと」 with spaced repetition