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little (EN)
形容詞、副詞、限定詞、代名詞、名詞

形容詞 “little”

little、比較級 littler、最上級 littlest
  1. 小さい
    She cuddled her little kitten, which fit perfectly in the palm of her hand.
  2. 短い
    He took a little break from work to clear his mind.
  3. 幼い
    When he was littler, he couldn't reach the cookie jar on the top shelf.
  4. 弟(おとうと)や妹(いもうと)などの意味で使われる場合
    Tom proudly showed his classmates a photo, saying, "That's my little brother on his first day of school."

副詞 “little”

little (more/most)
  1. あまり(例:あまり重要ではない)
    This information is little known.
  2. 全く(例:全く問題ではない)
    Little did she realize, her lost ring was in her pocket the whole time.

限定詞 “little”

little
  1. 少しの(例:少しの時間)
    There is little milk at home―could you buy some?

代名詞 “little”

little
  1. 少し(例:もう少しでいい)
    Little is known about this bird species.

名詞 “little”

単数形 little、複数形 littles または不可算
  1. 少し
    Can I add a little of that into the sauce?
  2. 子供(特に幼い子)
    When she heard him cry, she knew her little needed to be fed.