小 kanji: meaning “little”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N53 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- little
- On'yomi
- ショウ
- Kun'yomi
- ちい・さい
Picture story to remember 小
A little penguin stands with its flippers flat against its sides.
How to write 小: stroke order
小 is written with 3 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 小
- 小便しょうべんurine
- 小さいちいさいsmall
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