na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
small build; petite; small stature
Describes a person or animal of physically small build. Often used as a polite or neutral descriptor; antonym is 大柄 (おおがら).
Antonyms: 大柄 (おおがら)
彼女は小柄だが、とても元気だ。
She is petite but very energetic.
小柄な犬なので、狭い部屋でも飼いやすい。
Because it's a small dog, it's easy to keep even in a small room.
na-adjective, noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
small pattern; fine pattern
Refers to a small, fine design on fabric, wallpaper, etc. Antonym is 大柄 (おおがら) in the 'large pattern' sense.
Antonyms: 大柄 (おおがら)
小柄な模様のスカートをはいている。
She is wearing a skirt with a small pattern.