How to Say ‘A little more’ in Japanese
もう少し
mou sukoshi
[moh skoo-shee]
💬 Usage Tip: [もう少し] is perfect for fine-tuning pressure: a little more, a little longer, a little to the left—small tweak energy.
🇯🇵 In Japan: At massages in Japan, customers often adjust pressure gradually rather than making very blunt requests. This phrase is ideal for that.
Phrase Breakdown
もう
mou
[moh]
more
This part adds the meaning of further or more when combined in the phrase もう少し.
もう少し強くお願いします。
A little stronger, please.
少し
sukoshi
[skoo-shee]
a little
This part means a little; with もう, it becomes もう少し, meaning a little more.
もう少し強くお願いします。
A little stronger, please.
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