しょう
Meanings
Adverb
Adjective (の)
1. a little; some; somewhat; slightly; to some degree; to some extent
Noun
2. amount; quantity; number
Kanji used
many
few
Pitch accent
しょう
Top 1600
Composed of
multi-
small; little; few
Used in vocabulary (1 in total)
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
Examples (15 in total)
I have some gifts.
I can use a little magic too.
The air feels somewhat cold this morning.
He understands her problems more or less.
It took him a while to realize the situation.
I think the soup needs a bit of salt.
He has some knowledge of editing.
We must allow for some delay.
John's father has some knowledge of French.
I am kind of interested in foreign films.
If it's now I too have some time.
I know more or less about the rules of this game.
He has some acquaintance with the government people.
The decision has something to do with what you said.
I always buy a top quality product even if it is slightly more expensive.