些細

sasai

adjective★Intermediate— trivial, minor, insignificant

formalinformal

Something that is small, minor, or insignificant; not worth worrying about

些細なミスは誰にでもある

Everyone makes minor mistakes

些細なことで怒らないでください

Please don't get angry over trivial matters

💡

Often used to downplay the importance of something

Collocations

些細な問題minor issue些細なミスminor mistake些細なことtrivial matter

Synonyms

取るに足らない些事小さなこと

Antonyms

重大重要大きな問題

Related Phrases

些細なことで怒るphrase

to get angry over trivial matters

💡Pro Tip

Polite usage

This word is often used to soften criticism or downplay issues in polite conversation.

⚡Gold Rule

Context matters

While it can be used in formal settings, it's most common in everyday speech to reassure someone.

📖Word Origin

From 些 (slight, few) + 細 (fine, small)

📝Usage Notes

Often used to encourage people not to worry about small issues. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

些

few, slight

root

細

fine, small

root

和英辞典

些細

sasai

adjective★Intermediate— trivial, minor, insignificant

formalinformal

Something that is small, minor, or insignificant; not worth worrying about

些細なミスは誰にでもある

Everyone makes minor mistakes

些細なことで怒らないでください

Please don't get angry over trivial matters

💡

Often used to downplay the importance of something

Collocations

些細な問題minor issue些細なミスminor mistake些細なことtrivial matter

Synonyms

取るに足らない些事小さなこと

Antonyms

重大重要大きな問題

Related Phrases

些細なことで怒るphrase

to get angry over trivial matters

💡Pro Tip

Polite usage

This word is often used to soften criticism or downplay issues in polite conversation.

⚡Gold Rule

Context matters

While it can be used in formal settings, it's most common in everyday speech to reassure someone.

📖Word Origin

From 些 (slight, few) + 細 (fine, small)

📝Usage Notes

Often used to encourage people not to worry about small issues. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

些

few, slight

root

細

fine, small

root

和英辞典