How to Say ‘Then just a little.’ in Japanese
では、少しだけ。
de wa sukoshi dake
[deh wah soo-koh-shee dah-keh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: This sounds like a reserved yes, not enthusiastic excitement. In Japan, a modest acceptance like this can still mean genuine interest; don't assume lack of enthusiasm just because it's understated.
Phrase Breakdown
では
de wa
well then; in that case
Used to move the conversation along or accept a suggestion.
では、始めましょう。
Well then, let’s begin.
Words in this phrase
で
de
[deh]
then; well then
Part of では, used to accept or move the conversation forward politely.
では、少しだけ。
Well then, just a little.
は
wa
[wah]
topic particle
Pronounced wa; with で it forms では, meaning 'well then' or 'in that case.'
では、少しだけ。
Well then, just a little.
少しだけ
sukoshi dake
just a little
Means only a small amount or a little bit.
少しだけください。
Please give me just a little.
Words in this phrase
少し
sukoshi
[soo-koh-shee]
a little
Refers to a small amount or a short time.
では、少しだけ。
Well then, just a little.
だけ
dake
[dah-keh]
only; just
Limits the amount, meaning 'just' or 'only.'
では、少しだけ。
Well then, just a little.
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