This adverb means "a little bit" or "just a minute." It can soften requests, indicate a small degree, or ask for a moment of time. Usage: Similar to "少し," it modifies adjectives or verbs. It's often used alone as an informal request. Example: Excuse me, wait a little bit.

「少(すこ)し」「ちょっと」という意(い)味(み)。軽(かる)い程(てい)度(ど)や短(みじか)い時(じ)間(かん)を表(あらわ)します。動(どう)詞(し)や形(けい)容(よう)詞(し)の前(まえ)に使(つか)います。例：すみません、ちょっと待(ま)ってください。