This is the 8131st most frequent Japanese word.
小さめ
Smaller-than-average.
小さめ is used to describe the relatively smaller size of the apple compared to others or expectations.
このりんごは小さめですね。
This apple is rather small.
小さめ refers to the bag's size being noticeably small relative to typical sizes.
彼が小さめのバッグを選んだ理由を知りたい。
I want to know the reason why he chose a somewhat small bag.
小さめ is applied to indicate the shoes are a bit smaller than intended or usual.