N1
れいさい (reisai)
零細
small-scale, minute, trifling (often used for businesses or organizations)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A somewhat formal na-adjective or noun used to describe something as being very small in scale, especially businesses, enterprises, or organizations. Implies limited resources or influence.
📝 Example Sentences
零細企業にとって、大企業との競争は非常に厳しい。
For small-scale businesses, competition with large corporations is very tough.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "零細"!
_______な商店が生き残るためには、独自の戦略が必要だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「零細」は「規模が非常に小さい」ことを意味し、「商店」の文脈で「生き残る」ためには、独自の戦略が必要という状況に合致します。
English: 「零細」 means 'very small in scale'. It fits the context of small shops needing unique strategies to 'survive'.
English: 「零細」 means 'very small in scale'. It fits the context of small shops needing unique strategies to 'survive'.
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