小こ粒つぶ

na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

small-grained; small (of grains, berries, etc.)

Describes grains, seeds, berries, or similar small items that are notably small in size. Often used in contexts like rice, beans, or pearls.

• この品ひん種しゅの米こめは小こ粒つぶで、炊たくとふっくらする。

  This variety of rice is small-grained and becomes fluffy when cooked.

• 小こ粒つぶの真しん珠じゅが連つらなったネックレス。

  A necklace of small pearls strung together.

na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

small in stature; petite

Used for people or animals that are physically small or petite. Can be neutral or slightly endearing.

• 彼かの女じょは小こ粒つぶだが、とても元げん気きだ。

  She is petite but very energetic.

na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

small-scale; limited in ability or scope

Metaphorical extension: describes something or someone as small-scale, modest, or not outstanding. Often used in a slightly dismissive or humble way.

• 彼かれは小こ粒つぶな選せん手しゅだが、チームに欠かかせない存そん在ざいだ。

  He is a small-scale player, but he is indispensable to the team.