小柄
N1こがら
小がら
[kogara]
Definitions
1.adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
small build; small stature; petite
2.adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
small pattern
Other Readings
「小柄」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
小柄な体型を活かしてダンサーになった。
She became a dancer, making use of her petite figure.
小柄な体格ながら彼は驚くほど力が強い。
Despite his small build, he is surprisingly strong.
小柄な選手が俊敏な動きで得点を決めた。
The petite player scored with agile movements.