Translation guide
In Japanese, expressing 'trivial thing' depends on whether you mean something unimportant, a small matter, or a minor detail. Common expressions range from casual phrases to more formal terms.
Referring to something that is not important or not worth worrying about.
A common and neutral way to say 'trivial thing' or 'minor matter'. Suitable for both spoken and written Japanese.
Referring to a physical object or detail that is very small or insignificant.
Literally 'small thing', used for both concrete and abstract trivial matters.
Direct translations like 'トリビアルなこと' are not natural Japanese. Use the expressions above instead.
Please don't get angry over such a trivial thing.
A casual phrase meaning 'something that doesn't matter'. Often used when dismissing something as unimportant.
That's a trivial thing, you know.
A formal or literary term for 'trivial matter'. Rarely used in everyday conversation.
He is too particular about trivial things.
Even trivial things bother me.
Means 'something not worth mentioning' or 'insignificant thing'. Slightly formal.
That is a trivial thing.