chotto
Meaning: a little
Usage: Japanese for "a little" or "just a moment": said alone to ask someone to hold on, or to mean a small amount. See also chotto matte.
"Chotto, chotto, I almost pau!"
"Give me chotto rice, not too much."
"Chotto matte, I coming!"
Origin: Japanese chotto (ちょっと).
What does "chotto" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"chotto" means "a little" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Japanese for "a little" or "just a moment": said alone to ask someone to hold on, or to mean a small amount. See also chotto matte..
How do you pronounce "chotto"?
"chotto" is pronounced "CHOH-toh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "chotto" in a sentence?
Example: "Chotto, chotto, I almost pau!"
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