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.
It's pointless to argue over trifling differences.
Even a small amount of money can add up to a large sum.
Standard kanji spelling for this word.
Rarely used kanji form; 些少 is preferred.
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.