also: ミニアチュール · ミニアチュア
noun, noun-modifying (irregular)
Used as a noun or prenominally to describe something made or represented on a very small scale.
He collects miniature cars.
この庭園はミニチュアで再現されている。
This garden is reproduced in miniature.
miniature figure; miniature model
Refers to a small physical replica, such as a figurine or scale model, often used in hobbies like wargaming or dollhouses.
このミニチュアは手作りだ。
This miniature figure is handmade.
テーブルの上に街のミニチュアが置いてある。
A miniature model of the town is placed on the table.
My grandfather made a miniature of the old house.
The museum recreates a Sengoku-era townscape in miniature.