小がら
N1こがら
小柄
[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
Example Sentences
彼女は小がらだが、とても力持ちで驚かされる。
She is petite but surprisingly strong.
小がらな体格を活かして狭い場所に入り込んだ。
He used his small build to squeeze into the narrow space.
祖母は小がらだったが存在感のある人だった。
My grandmother was petite but had a strong presence.