小さな
Meanings
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pre-noun adjectival
Pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi) that directly modifies a noun. Unlike 小さい, it cannot be used as a predicate.
See also: 大きな
I tried opening the small box.
He spoke in a small voice.
Usage patterns
- 小さな声で〈動詞〉to do something in a small/quiet voice
She spoke in a small voice.
- 小さな違いa small/subtle difference
There is a subtle difference between the two products.
- 小さな夢a small, modest dream or wish
He has a small dream.
- 小さなころwhen one was little (as a child)
I often played here when I was little.