プチ
Meanings
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small; petite; mini
Prefix used to mean 'small' or 'mini', often in product names or casual descriptions. Borrowed from French 'petit'.
from French petit
Petite tomatoes are perfect for bento boxes.
This mini-sized bag is handy for a quick outing.
Usage patterns
- プチ〈物〉a little/mini version of ~ (as a compound noun)
I treated myself to a little luxury and bought a cake today.
- プチ〈事〉a mini/short version of an event or activity
I'm planning to take a little trip this weekend.