Japanese phrase
もう少しだったね！ mō suko shi da tta ne
Meaning
You almost had it!
When to use it
Says that success was very near. It often encourages someone after a game, puzzle, or school task falls just short, with a warm and supportive tone.
Example dialogue
パズル、あと一つで完成だったね。 pa zu ru a to hito tsu de kan sei da tta ne
You were one piece away from finishing the puzzle.
もう少しだったね！ mō suko shi da tta ne
You almost had it!