A1 Idiom ニュートラル

a little bit

A small amount.

意味

A small quantity or degree of something.

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文化的背景

British speakers are famous for 'understatement.' Saying 'it's a little bit cold' when it is freezing is a classic example. Americans use it frequently in customer service to keep interactions friendly and low-pressure.

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Use it to be polite

Adding 'a little bit' makes requests sound much softer and more polite.

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Watch the 'of'

Remember: 'a little bit of' + noun, but 'a little bit' + adjective.

意味

A small quantity or degree of something.

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Use it to be polite

Adding 'a little bit' makes requests sound much softer and more polite.

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Watch the 'of'

Remember: 'a little bit of' + noun, but 'a little bit' + adjective.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

I am ____ hungry.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a little bit

We don't use 'of' before adjectives.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I need a little bit of water.

Water is uncountable, and we need 'of' before the noun.

Match the meaning.

Match 'a little bit' to its function.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Softener

It is primarily used to soften statements.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Do you like spicy food? B: ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Yes, a little bit.

It works as a standalone response.

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4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

I am ____ hungry.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a little bit

We don't use 'of' before adjectives.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I need a little bit of water.

Water is uncountable, and we need 'of' before the noun.

Match the meaning. Match B1

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✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Softener

It is primarily used to soften statements.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Do you like spicy food? B: ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Yes, a little bit.

It works as a standalone response.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

6 問

Mostly, yes! It's very flexible for quantities and degrees.

No, it's neutral to informal. Avoid in formal essays.

It connects the quantity to the noun.

No, never use 'of' before adjectives.

Yes, they are interchangeable.

Focus on the 't' sounds becoming soft.

関連フレーズ

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A bit

synonym

A shorter version of a little bit.

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A little

synonym

A more direct way to say a small amount.

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A tad

similar

A very small amount.

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