This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: ささ、さざ
Romaji: sasa, saza
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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small; little

See also: さざ波

Kanji

Readings: サイ、 ほそ.い、 ほそ.る、 こま.か、 こま.かい
Meanings: dainty, get thin, taper, slender, narrow, detailed, precise
Readings: ショウ、 ちい.さい、 こ-、 お-、 さ-
Meanings: little, small

Example Sentences

(かれ)繊細(せんさい)だ。
➥He is delicate.
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(ほそ)(なが)(あい)して。
➥Love me lithe, love me long.
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詳細(しょうさい)には(ろん)じなかった。
➥I didn't go into details.
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ささいな(こと)だ。
➥It is a trivial matter.
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(ほそ)(なわ)(むち)(つく)った。
➥They made a whip out of cords.
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(ほそ)(あい)して(なが)(あい)して。
➥Love me little, love me long.
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