noun
slight recovery; small rally
Used especially in financial contexts for a minor rebound after a decline, but can also refer to any small improvement or recovery.
株価は一時的に小戻りしたが、すぐにまた下がった。
The stock price made a small rally temporarily, but soon fell again.
体調が少し小戻りしてきたので、明日から仕事に戻れそうだ。
My condition has recovered a little, so I think I can return to work tomorrow.