1. Adverb (fukushi)

   a little; a bit; slightly

   Usually written using kana alone

   この机は私にはちょっと低い。

2. just a minute; for a moment; briefly

   Usually written using kana alone

3. somewhat; rather; fairly; pretty; quite

   Usually written using kana alone

4. (not) easily; (not) readily

   Usually written using kana alonebefore a verb in negative form

5. Interjection (kandoushi)

   hey!; come on; excuse me

   Usually written using kana alone

6. Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

   thanks, but no; not feasible; not possible

   Usually written using kana alone

7. Suffix

   a little more than (a week, month, etc.); slightly more than

   ColloquialUsually written using kana aloneafter an amount

Also written 鳥渡【ちょっと】chotto