pre-noun adjectival
Pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi) that emphasizes a small amount, degree, or insignificance. Often translates as 'a mere', 'just a', or 'a little'.
ほんの少しだけください。
Just a little bit, please.
それはほんの冗談です。
That's just a joke.
駅までほんの数分です。
It's only a few minutes to the station.