小柄
こがら
kogara
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 30 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
小柄 (こがら (kogara)) means "Small stature". The reading is こがら (kogara). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Small stature
Also : Petite · Small build · Slender
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Example Sentences
その格闘家は小柄だが驚くほど強い。
そのかくとうかはこがらだがおどろくほどつよい。
That fighter has a small stature but is surprisingly strong.
彼女は小柄な体つきでもバレエが上手だ。
かのじょはこがらなからだつきでもばれえがじょうずだ。
Even though she has a petite build, she is skilled at ballet.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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