(たしょう)

たしょう
adverb, noun
a little, somewhat
1. a little, somewhat, to some extent
Indicates a small degree or amount. More formal than (すこ)し.
多少(たしょう)(むずか)しいですが、できます
It's somewhat difficult, but I can do it.
多少(たしょう)(ちが)あります
There are some slight differences.
I can put up with some inconvenience.
I can speak some Japanese, but I'm still studying.
Even if I'm somewhat tired, I'll do my best.
A slight delay will probably be forgiven.
2. more or less, amount
As a noun, refers to the quantity or degree of something.
金額(きんがく)多少(たしょう)かかわらず。
Regardless of the amount.
Noun usage
The amount of experience doesn't matter.
Job satisfaction is more important than the amount of salary.
We'll decide on the room based on the number of people.

多少(たしょう) indicates a small degree or amount.

USAGE:

  • Adverb: 多少(たしょう) + adjective/verb (somewhat ~)
  • Noun: 多少(たしょう)の + noun (some ~)
  • Noun: 〜の多少(たしょう) (the amount of ~)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 多少(たしょう)経験(けいけん) (some experience)
  • 多少(たしょう)無理(むり)をする (push oneself a bit)
  • 多少(たしょう)にかかわらず (regardless of amount)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • (すこ)し: a little (casual)
  • 多少(たしょう): somewhat (slightly formal)
  • ちょっと: a bit (casual)

[Register: Neutral to Formal]