Korean

사소
Meaning: minor; trifling; small amount
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

些
少

Example sentences

Even minor problems must be addressed without being overlooked.
그들은 사소한 문제로 갈등을 겪고 있다.
They are experiencing conflict over a trivial matter.
그는 사소한 일에도 잘 꽁하는 성격이다.
He has a personality that easily gets sullen even over trivial matters.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something of little importance or quantity. Often appears in the form '사소한'.

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