noun
venial sin; lesser sin
Christian theological term for a sin that does not deprive the soul of sanctifying grace, contrasted with 大罪 (mortal sin).
カトリックでは、小罪は大罪ほど重くないとされる。
In Catholicism, venial sins are considered less serious than mortal sins.
noun
small sin; minor offense
General, non-theological use for a minor wrongdoing or petty crime.
嘘をつくのは小罪だと思っている人もいる。
Some people think that telling a lie is a small sin.