How to Say ‘Oh, it's a little to the right.’ in Japanese
あ、ちょっと右ですね。
a chotto migi desu ne
[ah choht-toh mee-gee dess neh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: When a partner's shot strays, Japanese players name it gently with ちょっと and then usually follow up with something positive.
Phrase Breakdown
あ、ちょっと
a chotto
oh, a little
あ is a short 'oh!' of noticing something. Follow it with ちょっと (chotto), pausing briefly at the small っ.
あ、ちょっと待って。
Oh, wait a moment.
Words in this phrase
あ
a
[ah]
oh
Ending particle expressing exclamation or surprise.
まぁ、そうだなあ。
Well, that's right, oh.
ちょっと
chotto
[choht-toh]
a little; a bit
Placed before an adjective to soften the impact. Good for negotiating quiet hours politely.
夜は音楽がちょっと大きいです。
At night, the music is a little loud.
右ですね。
migi desu ne
to the right, isn't it?
右 (migi) means 'right (direction)'. ですね softly seeks agreement. Say it as 'migi desu ne', with 'desu' sounding like 'des'.
トイレは右ですね。
The restroom is on the right, isn't it?
Words in this phrase
右
migi
[mee-gee]
right
The direction right. Useful when guiding a driver.
右に曲がってください。
Please turn right.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it?; right?
A sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or add warmth.
すばらしい経験ですね。
That's wonderful experience, isn't it?
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