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些細

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 些細

さい
瑣細
~な Adj.
Freq #5036
1

trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant

Examples
そんなささいなことで私を悩まさないでくれ。
Don't bother me with such trifles.

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

a little bit
sometimes

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ち.と
ち.っと
いささか
11 strokes
Frequency: 537
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

dainty
get thin
taper
slender
narrow
detailed
precise

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほそ.い
ほそ.る
こま.か
こま.かい
14 strokes

Meanings

small
chain

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちいさ.い
くさり
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