na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes a very small amount, degree, or number. Often used in formal or written contexts. Can modify nouns with な or の.
些少な違いで争うのは無意味だ。
It's pointless to argue over trifling differences.
些少の金額でも、積もれば大きな額になる。
Even a small amount of money can add up to a large sum.
Compound of 些 (small, trifling) and 少 (few, little). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly conveys the meaning of a very small quantity or degree.