副詞・程度N5
少し
a little / a few
Structure
少し + Adj/V / 少し + N
Explanation
Indicates low degree or quantity. 少し+affirmative = a bit; 少し+negative = not really. Also for quantity: 少し+だけ = just a little.
Examples
少し疲れました。
I am a little tired.
砂糖を少し入れてください。
Please add a little sugar.
Note
少し=a little (neutral, both affirm/neg OK). In casual speech, ちょっと is more common.