na-adjective, noun
minor; small; unimportant; obscure
General adjectival use for things of lesser importance, scale, or recognition. Often used as a na-adjective.
Antonyms: メジャー
そのバンドはまだマイナーだけど、実力はある。
That band is still minor, but they have real talent.
We get excited about obscure topics.
noun
minor key; minor scale
Music-specific term for the minor tonality.
この曲はマイナーからメジャーに転調する。
This piece modulates from minor to major.
noun
minor leagues
Abbreviation of マイナーリーグ, referring to US minor league baseball. Used as a noun.
See also: マイナーリーグ
彼はマイナーで経験を積んでからメジャーに昇格した。
He gained experience in the minors before being promoted to the majors.