N5
小 meaning and readings
This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.
Kanji
小
N5
- Meaning
- be small
- Onyomi
- ショウ
- Kunyomi
- ちい(さい)、こ、お
- Formula
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Story
小 is a pictograph derived from Three small water droplets splashing and denotes be small.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N5.
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