Japanese symbol for “trivial”
些細
ささい
Romaji: sasai
trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant
In Japanese, trivial is 些細, read ささい (sasai).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant
Written forms: 些細、瑣細. Readings: ささい.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “trivial”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 自明 | じめい jimei | self-evident; obvious; axiomatic |
| 下らない | くだらない kudaranai | trivial; trifling; insignificant |
| 馬鹿 | ばか baka | trivial; insignificant; disappointing |
| 小さい | ちいさい chiisai | unimportant; petty; insignificant |
| 細かい | こまかい komakai | minor; trivial |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 些か | いささか isasaka | a little; a bit; somewhat |
| 些事 | さじ saji | something small; something petty; trifle |
| 些少 | さしょう sashou | trifling; little; few |
| 些とも | ちっとも chittomo | (not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least |
| 些と | ちっと chitto | a little bit |
| 詳細 | しょうさい shousai | details; particulars; specifics |
| 細胞 | さいぼう saibou | cell |
| 細かい | こまかい komakai | small |
See also: Chinese symbol for “trivial”.
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