小さい
ちいさい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Small / Little
Examples
その犬は小さいです。
That dog is small.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「小さい」is an adjective meaning "Small / Little." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「小さい」is read as「ちいさい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「小さい」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「小さい」mean in Japanese?+
「小さい」means "Small / Little". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「小さい」?+
「小さい」is read as「ちいさい」.
Is 「小さい」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「小さい」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「小さい」?+
その犬は小さいです。 — That dog is small.
Practice 「小さい」 with spaced repetition