微小
Meanings
1
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
microscopic; minute; very small
Describes something extremely small in size, scale, or amount, often used in scientific, technical, or formal descriptions.
This device can detect even minute vibrations.
A tiny error greatly affected the results.
Usage patterns
- 微小な〈物〉a microscopic/minute 〈thing〉
This device can detect microscopic particles.
- 〈事〉は微小だ〈something〉 is minute/negligible
The difference is minute but cannot be ignored.