小

Prefix indicating smallness or abbreviation for elementary school

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小さい adjective form

小学校 full word for elementary school

1 Prefix

"Small" / "Little" (as a prefix)

Acts as a prefix to denote a smaller size, slight degree, or minor version of the attached noun.

Example

レシートの小計を見てください。

Please look at the subtotal on the receipt.

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2 Noun, Prefix

"Elementary School" (abbreviation)

Functions as the standard abbreviation for 小学校 (しょうがっこう) in school names and grade designations.

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小

しょう, こ

Prefix indicating smallness or abbreviation for elementary school

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