ぽち

noun

dot; point; mark

Refers to a small round mark, dot, or point. Often used in contexts like a small spot, a punctuation mark, or a tiny amount.

• 地ち図ずの上うえにぽちを付つけて場ば所しょを記しるした。

  I marked the location with a dot on the map.

noun

tip; gratuity

Kansai dialect word for a tip or gratuity. Not commonly used in standard Japanese, where チップ is typical.

• 大おお阪さかのタクシーでぽちを渡わたす人ひともいるらしい。

  I hear some people give a tip in Osaka taxis.

suffix

a little; paltry; mere

Suffix attached to a quantity or demonstrative pronoun (e.g., これっぽち, 少しっぽち) to express a small or insignificant amount. Often carries a dismissive or humble tone.

See also: ぽっち

• これっぽちのお金かねじゃ何なにも買かえないよ。

  You can't buy anything with this piddling amount of money.

• 少すこしっぽちの塩しおで味あじが変かわる。

  Just a little bit of salt changes the flavor.