Vocabulary

What does 小柄 (こがら, kogara) mean?

小柄 (こがら, kogara) means small build; small pattern (fabric).

Quick facts
Reading	こがら
Romaji	kogara
Part of speech	na-adjective, no-adjective, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

小柄こがら

N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkogara

small build; small pattern (fabric)

1na-adjective · no-adjective · noun small build; small stature; petite
2na-adjective · noun · no-adjective small pattern

Example sentences

彼女(かのじょ)は小柄(こがら)だが力(ちから)が強(つよ)い。
She is small but strong.
小柄(こがら)な模様(もよう)の着物(きもの)を選(えら)んだ。
I chose a kimono with a small pattern.

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