synonym Comparative
小さい
VS
僅か
Differences Between "小さい" and "僅か"
Option A
小さい
Meaning
small, little
Reading
ちいさい (chiisai)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
この部屋は少し小さいですね。
This room is a little small, isn't it?
Option B
僅か
Meaning
only a small amount; a little; merely
Reading
わずか (wazuka)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は僅かな時間でその仕事を終えた。
He finished the work in a short amount of time.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(small, little)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 小さい: An i-adjective. The opposite of 大きい (ookii). Used to describe small size.
- 僅か: Often used to express a small quantity, degree, or short time. It can imply insufficiency or being barely enough. 「少し」よりも数量が少ないニュアンスがあります。
- 小さい: An i-adjective. The opposite of 大きい (ookii). Used to describe small size.
- 僅か: Often used to express a small quantity, degree, or short time. It can imply insufficiency or being barely enough. 「少し」よりも数量が少ないニュアンスがあります。
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