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VocabJLPT N5

small

Pre-Noun Adjectival

Definitions

1. small
2. little

This is an adjective meaning "small" or "little" and is used as a prenominal modifier, always appearing directly before the noun it describes. Unlike its dictionary-form counterpart, this form is only used attributively and carries a slightly softer, more literary nuance.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That's not such a small thing, is it?

Sentence 2

Why do you get upset over something so little?

Sentence 3

"It's a minor issue," he said with a laugh.

Sentence 4

Hey, keep your small promises too, okay?

Sentence 5

Where's this little shop you're talking about?