Meaning

Primary

Small Build

Alternatives

Small Stature, Petite

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

Someone built from a small pattern has a small build. I know lots of little old ladies that were built from these small patterns.

Reading

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  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You've learned both of these readings by now so you should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

彼女は小柄だけど、とても元気です。

She's small, but full of energy.

小柄な人って、なんとなく親しみやすいよね。

Petite people just somehow seem more approachable, don't they?

その店では、一人の小柄なおばあさんが買い物をしていた。

At that store, there was a little old lady doing her shopping.

小柄な体を揺らして、彼は笑ったが、その笑いには音がなかった。

He shook his small body as he laughed, but his laughter made no sound.

Kanji Composition