What does 小 mean?
小 is a Japanese noun meaning “small (size)” in English. It can also be translated as “primary school (in abbreviations)” depending on context. It is written as 小 in kanji, しょう in hiragana, and shou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
飲み物は大、中、小から選べる。
You can choose a large, medium or small drink.
娘は小三だ。
My daughter is in her third year of primary school.