Japanese word

少しも

Pronunciation

Romajisukoshimo

Meaning

  • adverbnot at all

Example

私は少しも疲れていません。watashi wa suko shi mo tsuka re te i ma se n

I am not tired at all.

Illustration for 少しも (not at all)

More examples

この料理は少しも辛くありません。ko no ryō ri wa suko shi mo tsura ku a ri ma se n

This dish is not spicy at all.

Core concept

Frames even a tiny amount as absent, so it emphasizes complete lack when used with a negative expression.

Common phrases

  • 少しも分からないsuko shi mo wa ka ra na i

    not understand at all

  • 少しも変わらないsuko shi mo ka wa ra na i

    not change at all

  • 少しも気にしないsuko shi mo ki ni shi na i

    not mind at all

Similar words

全然zenzen: Expresses complete absence or lack, usually with a negative expression in standard usage.
全くmattaku: Expresses complete lack or absence, often with a negative expression.
ちっともchittomo: Expresses that something is not true or does not occur even slightly, often in casual speech.

Definition in Japanese

後に打消しの表現を伴い、わずかな量さえもないことを表す。ato ni uchi ke shi no hyō gen o tomona i wa zu ka na ryō sa e mo na i ko to o arawa su

Word origin

少し (sukoshi, "a little") combines with も (mo, "also/even"), and negation denies even a little of something.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 少しも (sukoshi mo) normally appears with a negative expression, while 少し (sukoshi) by itself means "a little".

Opposites

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