ちょっぴり
ちょっぴり
adverb
a tiny bit; slightly
1.
a tiny bit, slightly, just a little
An affectionate or soft way of saying 'a little.' Emphasizes that the amount or degree is very small. Softer and more colloquial than 少し.
ちょっぴり寂しい。
I'm a tiny bit lonely.
ちょっぴり辛いけど、おいしい。
It's a little spicy, but delicious.
新しい学校に通い始めて、ちょっぴり緊張している。
I've started going to a new school and I'm a tiny bit nervous.
USAGE: A softer, more expressive alternative to ちょっと or 少し. Often used when expressing emotions or describing small quantities in a gentle or endearing way. Common in everyday conversation and writing aimed at a warm tone.
COMPARISON:
- 少し: neutral "a little"
- ちょっと: casual "a bit"
- ちょっぴり: affectionate/soft "a tiny bit"