English–Japanese
“slight” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisasai
Example
二つの絵には些細な違いがあります。futa tsu no e ni wa sa sai na chiga i ga a ri ma su
There is a slight difference between the two pictures.
How to say “slight” in Japanese
“Slight” in Japanese is 些細 (sasai).
Describes something so small in degree or importance that it has little effect on the whole.
Example sentences with 些細
彼は些細なミスを気にしません。kare wa sa sai na mi su o ki ni shi ma se n
He does not worry about minor mistakes.
Tips for using 些細
- The phrase 些細なこと (sasai na koto) can dismiss a matter as too minor to deserve attention, so it may sound minimizing when someone is discussing a concern.