Translation of Japanese word "小さい" to English
小さい
ちいさい
[chiisai]
IPA: /tɕiːsai/
Meaning
AdjectiveNot large or big; insignificant; few in number.
How to use
小さい (chiisai) — 'small / little'. い-adjective. 小さな (chiisana) — small (pre-noun form). 小さな子供 — small child.
🇬🇧 English
small / little
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 小さい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ちいさい
Romaji Transcription: chiisai
Example Sentences
彼は小さい犬を飼っています。
かれはちいさいいぬをかいています。
He is keeping a small dog.
彼女は小さい靴を履いています。
かのじょはちいさいくつをはいています。
She is wearing small shoes.
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Common phrases
- 小さな〜— small ~ / tiny ~
Frequency rank: #174 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "小さい" mean?▼
The Japanese word "小さい" means "small / little" in English.
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The word "小さい" is read as "ちいさい" (chiisai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to size. There are big and small things.".
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