English–Japanese

“petite” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikogara

Example

彼女は小柄です。kano jo wa ko gara de su

She is petite.

Illustration for 小柄 (petite)

How to say “petite” in Japanese

“Petite” in Japanese is 小柄 (kogara).

Describes a 小柄 (kogara) person as having a small overall build rather than merely being short.

Full entry for 小柄: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 小柄

小柄な選手でも、体格に合う道具を選べば力を発揮できます。ko gara na sen shu de mo tai kaku ni a u dō gu o era be ba chikara o hak ki de ki ma su

Even a petite athlete can perform well by choosing equipment that fits their build.

Tips for using 小柄

  • In English, petite commonly describes a woman who is short and small-framed and also labels clothing made for shorter proportions, so it is more specific than simply small.

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