How to Say ‘A little farther ahead’ in Japanese
もう少し先
mou sukoshi saki
[moh soo-koh-shee sah-kee]
💬 Usage Tip: [もう少し] means "a little more," so [もう少し先] is literally "a little more ahead." You can reuse it with many words: [もう少し右] = "a little more to the right."
Phrase Breakdown
もう
mou
[moh]
a little more
Means a bit more or a little farther.
もう少し先で止まってください。
Please stop a little farther ahead.
少し
sukoshi
[soo-koh-shee]
a little
Means a small amount or a short distance.
少し先です。
It is a little ahead.
先
saki
[sah-kee]
ahead
Refers to a place further forward from the current position.
先の角で降ります。
I will get out at the corner ahead.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation scenarios made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”
Mia S., 25, English Teacher
“Moved to Tokyo and the polite vs. casual speech levels were killing me. This app breaks it all down with real scenarios. My coworkers noticed the difference in weeks.”
Kevin Z., 31, Game Developer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager