noun
small book; short work
Refers to a book or written work of modest length. Often used in contrast with 大著 (たいちょ, 'large work').
See also: 大著
この小著は初心者向けに書かれている。
This small book is written for beginners.
noun
my book; my humble work
Humble term used by an author to refer to their own book or written work. Common in prefaces, academic writing, and formal self-introductions.
拙著『小著』では、この問題について詳しく論じました。
In my humble book, I discussed this issue in detail.