ほんの (honno) Japanese meaning: mere | Kotomoraほんの
少
し
だけ
ください
。
Just a little bit, please.
It's only a few minutes to the station.
Usage patterns
本の少しjust a little (amount)
Please add just a little sugar.
本の気持ちa token gift; a small sign of appreciation
It's just a small token, but please accept it.
本の一部just a small part (of something)
This is only a small part of the plan.
本の数分just a few minutes
The meeting ended in just a few minutes.
本の冗談just a joke; nothing serious
It was just a joke, so don't worry about it.
Expressions
本の間between the pages of a book · between two books 基本のきthe absolute basics; the most fundamental thing
