less than or equal to
Used as a reading for the symbol ≦ in mathematical contexts. Compare with 大なりイコール (greater than or equal to).
See also: 大なりイコール
In this expression, x ≦ 5 is read as 'x less than or equal to 5'.
Compound of 小なり (shōnari, 'less than') and イコール (ikōru, 'equal'), from English 'equal'.