小さめ (ちいさめ, chiisame) Japanese meaning: smallish | Kotomoraし
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These shoes run a bit small, so please try one size up.
I want a bag that's on the small side.
Usage patterns
〈物〉を小さめに切るto cut something a bit smaller than usual
I cut the vegetables a bit small and made a salad.
サイズは小さめですto run a bit small in size (e.g. clothing)
This brand's clothes run a bit small.
小さめの〈物〉a somewhat small (item)
