ほんの気き持もち

expression, noun

small token of one's feelings

Humble expression used when giving a gift, often followed by ですが or ですけど. It downplays the gift as a modest gesture.

• ほんの気き持もちですが、どうぞお受うけ取とりください。

  It's just a small token of my appreciation; please accept it.

• これはほんの気き持もちです。

  This is just a little something from me.

expression, adverb

just slightly; only a bit

Adverbial use meaning 'just a little' or 'only slightly', often modifying adjectives or verbs. Less common than the gift-giving sense.

See also: 気持ち

• ほんの気き持もちだけど、手伝てつだってくれてありがとう。

  It's just a little something, but thank you for helping.

• ほんの気き持もちだけど、味あじ見みしてみて。

  It's only a tiny bit, but give it a taste.