# 小

> 小: small, little, tiny, minor

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- **On'yomi readings**: ショウ
- **Kun'yomi readings**: ちい.さい, こ, お
- **Meanings**: small, little, tiny, minor

## Notes

This kanji represents smallness through a pictograph of three split parts. It is a fundamental JLPT N5 character. You will frequently encounter it in everyday vocabulary like shougakkou for elementary school or as a prefix indicating a smaller version of something. It is essential for beginners to master early.