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些: a little

a little; trifling
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Readings

On
サ・シャ
Kun
ちと・ちっと・いささか

Most common in 些細 (trivial); 些か (いささか) is a formal word for somewhat and is often written in kana.

Key words

些細ささいtrivial; slight
些かいささかsomewhat; a little
些事さじtrifle
些末さまつtrivial

Example sentences

I ended up quarreling with my friend over something trivial.

I think that explanation is a bit of a stretch.

He fussed over trifles and forgot an important job.

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