小振り

こぶり
Alternative writings: 小ぶり
Frequency:
1

Somewhat small; on the small side—used to describe something slightly smaller or modest in size.

Na-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

今季のリンゴは例年より小振りだ。

This season's apples are smaller than usual.

そのバッグは小振りで旅行にちょうどいい。

That bag is smallish and just right for traveling.

魚が小振りだから、丸ごと焼いて出した。

The fish were small, so I grilled them whole.

2

A short swing of a bat, racket, etc.; a modest, compact swing in sports.

NounIrregular Verb

Examples

彼は小振りのスイングで確実に打球を返した。

He returned the ball reliably with a compact swing.

テニスでは時に小振りのショットで相手のリズムを崩す。

In tennis, sometimes a short shot can disrupt the opponent's rhythm.

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