小さい

Small in size, quiet in volume, minor in importance, or young in age.

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小さくない negative

小さかった past

小さくて te-form

小さな pre-noun form

1 I-adjective

Small" / "Little" (in size)

Describes physical dimensions that are below average or less than expected.

Example

この靴はちょっと小さいです。

These shoes are a little small.

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2 I-adjective

Quiet" / "Low" (in volume)

Indicates that an auditory signal or voice is faint, soft, or low in volume.

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3 I-adjective

Young" / "Little" (in age)

Refers to an early stage of life, specifically infancy or childhood.

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4 I-adjective

Minor" / "Insignificant"

Characterizes abstract concepts, errors, or differences as trivial or having negligible impact.

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小さい

ちいさい

Small in size, quiet in volume, minor in importance, or young in age.

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