Japanese word

小型

Pronunciation

Romajikogata

Meaning

  • nouncompact

Example

この小型の車は便利です。ko no ko gata no kuruma wa ben ri de su

This compact car is convenient.

Illustration for 小型 (compact)

More examples

旅行には小型のカメラが便利です。ryo kō ni wa ko gata no ka me ra ga ben ri de su

A compact camera is convenient for traveling.

Core concept

Presents something as having a reduced overall size that makes it easier to fit into a limited space.

Common phrases

  • 小型車ko gata kuruma

    compact car

  • 小型のカメラko gata no ka me ra

    compact camera

Similar words

コンパクトkonpakuto: A small form that uses little space while retaining its basic function.
小ぶりkoburi: A size somewhat below the usual size for an object of its kind.
ミニmini: A smaller product or version made for convenient use in a small space.

Definition in Japanese

同じ種類のものより全体の大きさが小さいこと。ona ji shu rui no mo no yo ri zen tai no ō ki sa ga chii sa i ko to

Word origin

小型 (kogata) is formed from 小 (ko, "small") and 型 (gata, "type or form"), so its literal structure points to a small form or size.

Usage tips

  • As a Japanese noun, 小型 (kogata) can identify a category of smaller products and can also occur before another noun in compounds such as 小型車 (kogatasha).

Other meanings

  • small-sizednoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 小型化kogatakaminiaturizationnoun

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