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“trivial matter” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisaji

Example

彼は些事を気にしません。kare wa sa ji o ki ni shi ma se n

He does not worry about trivial matters.

Illustration for 些事 (trivial matter)

How to say “trivial matter” in Japanese

“Trivial matter” in Japanese is 些事 (saji).

Frames 些事 (saji, "trivial matter") as a minor affair that stands outside the main concern.

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

Example sentences with 些事

会議では些事にこだわらず、結論を出しましょう。kai gi de wa sa ji ni ko da wa ra zu ketsu ron o da shi ma shō

In the meeting, let's reach a conclusion without dwelling on trivial matters.

Tips for using 些事

  • Because 些事 (saji) has a formal tone, it appears more often in written language than in casual conversation.

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