少し待ってください。
Meaning
少し待ってください。 means One moment, please..
Pronunciation
sukoshi matte kudasai. Use the displayed ruby/timing as the primary guide once audio is ready.
When to use
Buys time at counters or in chats. Use this when a short, direct everyday phrase is enough.
How it works
This is a single useful expression. Learn it as one piece, then use the detail page and audio to connect spelling, sound, and meaning.
Nuance
Polite and safe with strangers. Japanese politeness is carried by endings like desu, masu, kudasai, and onegaishimasu.
Watch out
Romanization is only a bridge. The kana or kanji on the card is what you should recognize in real use.
Useful detail
Japanese phrases often package politeness into endings rather than separate words like please. Category: Essentials.
Notes
Buys time at counters or in chats. Polite and safe with strangers.