A1 Expression Formal

小さいです

chiisai desu

It's small

Meaning

To describe something as small in size.

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Cultural Background

Small items are often considered 'kawaii' (cute).

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Size vs Quantity

Always remember: physical size = {小|ちい}さい, quantity = {少|すく}ない.

Meaning

To describe something as small in size.

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Size vs Quantity

Always remember: physical size = {小|ちい}さい, quantity = {少|すく}ない.

Test Yourself

Which word describes a small amount of water?

_____ {水|みず} です。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {少|すく}ない

{少|すく}ない is for quantity, {小|ちい}さい is for physical size.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which word describes a small amount of water? Choose A1

_____ {水|みず} です。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {少|すく}ない

{少|すく}ない is for quantity, {小|ちい}さい is for physical size.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use {背|せ}が {低|ひく}い for height.

Related Phrases

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{大|おお}きい

contrast

big

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