小

ONしょう

KUNちい、こ、お

Meanings

smalllittle

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How to remember

This kanji visually represents a tiny object with two small marks on either side, emphasizing its diminutive size.

Imagine a tiny speck in the middle, almost invisible, with two little arms reaching out, indicating how small it is.

小さいちいさい

small, little

小学校しょうがっこう

elementary school

小川おがわ

stream, brook

少年しょうねん

boy

小型こがた

small type, small size