小物
Meanings
1
small items; accessories; small articles
Refers to small, often miscellaneous items such as accessories, gadgets, or small personal belongings.
She neatly arranged small items on her desk.
This shop sells handmade accessories.
2
minor character; small fry; weak one
Used figuratively for a person of little importance, influence, or ability, often in a dismissive or belittling way.
He's just a small fry in the organization.
I can't lose to a weakling like that.
Usage patterns
- 小物を身につけるto wear small accessories
She always wears elegant accessories.
- 〈人〉を小物扱いするto treat someone as insignificant or unimportant
The boss treated the new employee like a nobody.
- 小物を集めるto collect small items
He likes collecting cute little items.
- 小物のくせにeven though he's just a small fry
Don't talk big when you're just a small fry.