中小
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
small and medium; small to medium
Used attributively to describe enterprises, businesses, or categories that are small to medium in scale. Often appears in compounds like 中小企業 (small and medium enterprises).
Loan programs for small and medium enterprises have been expanded.
Many small and medium factories are concentrated in this area.
Usage patterns
- 中小企業を支援するto support small and medium-sized enterprises
The government created a new system to support small and medium-sized enterprises.
- 中小企業向けの〈物〉something aimed at/for small and medium-sized enterprises
This bank is increasing loans aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises.
- 中小企業の〈人〉a person (worker, owner, etc.) at a small or medium-sized enterprise
Managers of small and medium-sized enterprises often struggle with a shortage of funds.