No. 838 in Japanese
小さい
Small.
In a sentence
この部屋は小さいです。
This room is small.
Describes the size of the room.
小さい子供が遊んでいる。
A small child is playing.
Refers to the age and size of a child.
私の悩みは小さいことです。
My worry is a small matter.
Characterizes the insignificance of a worry or problem.
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