adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, takes genitive case の, noun

  1. small (of a grain or berry, etc.).
  2. small (in stature).
  3. limited (in abilities).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
小粒 こつぶ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

little, small
ショウ こ- ちい.さい (1st, N5)
feathered stick, barb radical (no. 6)
ケツ かぎ (Kentei 1)
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ や はっ (1st, N5)
grains, drop, counter for tiny particles
リュウ つぶ (7th, N2)
rice, USA, metre
ベイ こめ マイ (2nd, N3)
to divide
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
stand up, rise, set up
た.つ リツ たつ (1st, N4)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
grass, straw, herbs
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)