Describes a person or thing that is physically small in stature or dimensions. Often used for people, animals, or objects.
She is small in build, but very energetic.
This dog is small-sized and easy to keep indoors.
Standard kanji spelling for 'small build'.
Kana spelling is common when the kanji is not needed or for clarity.
Compound of 小 (small) and 作り (making/build). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it literally suggests something made in a small way.