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Romaji: ko
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

small; little; slight

See also: 小皿
2

slightly less than; just about

See also: 小半日 (reading じゃく, entry #1)
3

somewhat; somehow

See also: こざっぱり
4

minor (sometimes derogatory); petty

See also: 小役人

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 ちい.さい、 こ-、 お-、 さ-
Meanings: little, small

Example Sentences

(ねこ)小判(こばん)
➥Cast pearls before swine.
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(あし)小指(こゆび)(いた)む。
➥I have a pain in my little toe.
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小切手(こぎって)支払(しはら)う。
➥I will pay for it by check.
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(だい)か、(しょう)か。
➥Large or small?
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小川(おがわ)(みず)()む。
➥Drink water from a stream.
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この(ほん)(ちい)さい。
➥This book is small.
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