ちょっと

adverb

for a moment; briefly; just a minute

Refers to a short duration or a quick action. Often used when asking someone to wait or when doing something briefly.

• ちょっと待まってください。

  Please wait a moment.

• ちょっと話はなしがあるんだけど。

  I have something to talk about briefly.

adverb

somewhat; rather; pretty; quite

Expresses a moderate degree, often stronger than 'a little'. Can be used to soften a statement or express surprise.

• この映えい画がはちょっと面おも白しろかった。

  This movie was pretty interesting.

• 彼かれの言いい方かたはちょっと失しつ礼れいだと思おもう。

  I think his way of speaking is rather rude.

adverb

(not) easily; (not) readily

Used before a negative verb to mean 'not easily' or 'not readily'. Implies difficulty or impossibility.

• この問もん題だいはちょっと解とけない。

  This problem cannot be solved easily.

• 彼かれの名な前まえはちょっと思おもい出だせない。

  I can't readily recall his name.

interjection

hey!; excuse me; come on

Interjection used to get someone's attention, express mild protest, or call out to someone. Casual.

• ちょっと、それ本ほん当とう？

  Hey, is that true?

• ちょっと、やめてよ。

  Come on, stop it.

expression

thanks, but no; not feasible; not possible

Used as a set phrase to politely decline an offer or express that something is impossible. Often used with それは or それはちょっと.

• 「一いっ緒しょに行いかない？」「それはちょっと…」

  "Won't you come with us?" "That's a bit... (not possible)."

• お金かねを貸かしてほしいと言いわれたが、ちょっとね。

  I was asked to lend money, but, well, it's not feasible.