Japanese phrase
少々お待ちください。 shō shō o ma chi ku da sa i
Meaning
Please wait just a moment.
When to use it
Makes a polite request for a short wait. It is often used when handling a customer's question or request and has a calm, professional tone.
Example dialogue
担当者に確認します。少々お待ちください。 tan tō sha ni kaku nin shi ma su shō shō o ma chi ku da sa i
I will check with the person in charge. Please wait just a moment.
お願いします。 o nega i shi ma su
Okay, please do.