also: こむら
small village; hamlet
Refers to a very small settlement, smaller than a typical village (村). Often used in contrast to larger towns or cities.
He was born and raised in a small village deep in the mountains.
That hamlet doesn't even have a convenience store.
Standard kanji form; the reading しょうそん is the most common.
Alternate reading, often used in proper nouns (e.g., surnames, place names).
Compound of 小 (small) and 村 (village). The reading しょうそん is the on'yomi, while こむら is the kun'yomi, often used in names.