🇯🇵 How to say

“small” in Japanese

小さいちいさい
Illustration of "small" in a Japanese cultural setting
A child is holding a small toy in their hand, smiling happily. The toy is colorful and fits perfectly in their palm, sho…

Usage note

The word 小さい (ちいさい) means 'small' or 'little' and is used to describe things that are not large in size. It's a common adjective in everyday conversation, making it useful for beginners.

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