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小柄

N1Adjective

こがら


Explanation

small and slender; petite; compact


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Example Sentences

  • 彼女は小柄だけど、とても元気です

    She is small and slender, but very energetic.

    かのじょはこがらだけど、とてもげんきです

    kanojo wa kogara dakedo, totemo genki desu

  • 小柄な人は長いオーバーコートが似合う

    Long overcoats look good on small and slender people.

    こがらなひとはながいおーばーこーとがにあう

    kogara na hito wa nagai oo ba ko to ga ni au

  • 娘は小柄で、服を選ぶのが難しい

    My daughter is petite, so it's difficult for her to choose clothes.

    むすめはこがらで、ふくをえらぶのがむずかしい

    musume wa kogara de, fuku wo erabu no ga muzukashii

  • 小柄な体型は日本の伝統的な美の一つです

    A small and slender body type is one of the traditional beauty standards in Japan.

    こがらなたいけいはにほんのでんとうてきなびのひとつです

    kogara na taigata wa nihon no dentou teki na bi no hitotsu desu

  • 小柄な人でも大きな夢を追いかけることはできる

    Even small and slender people can chase big dreams.

    こがらなひとでもおおきなゆめをおいかけることはできる

    kogara na hito demo ookina yume wo oi kakeru koto wa dekiru


Notes and Tips for JLPT students

  • 'Kogara' is an い-adjective, so it conjugates like other い-adjectives.
  • This word is commonly used to describe someone's physical appearance, especially in terms of height and body size.
  • It's essential to know the reading and meaning of 'kogara' for JLPT N1.
  • Practice using 'kogara' in sentences to reinforce your understanding.
  • Explore different related words to further expand your vocabulary and comprehension.

Related Words

  • * 小さく
  • * 細身
  • * コンパクト
  • * スリム
  • * 華奢