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小さな間違い
chiisana machigai
minor mistake
小さな間違いを直すのに時間がかかった
It took time to fix the minor mistake
general
A small or insignificant error or mistake
小さな間違いでも気づかないと大きな問題になる
Even a small mistake can become a big problem if you don't notice it
この文書には小さな間違いがいくつかある
This document has a few minor mistakes
This phrase is commonly used to describe small errors that are not critical but still need attention
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often used when pointing out small errors in documents, conversations, or tasks. It is a polite way to indicate that a mistake has been made without emphasizing its severity.
Gold Rule
Politeness
When pointing out a small mistake, using '小さな間違い' is more polite than saying '大きな間違い' (big mistake), as it softens the criticism.
Word Origin
Composed of 小さな (chiisana, meaning 'small') and 間違い (machigai, meaning 'mistake')
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in both formal and informal contexts to describe minor errors that are not serious but still require correction. It can be used in various situations such as work, school, or daily life.
Word Breakdown
小さな
small
adjective間違い
mistake
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