1.
compact, small and neat, space-saving
Small in size but well-designed and functional, without wasted space.
コンパクトな部屋だ。
It's a compact room.
コンパクト comes from English "compact" and is used as a na-adjective meaning small and well-organized.
Usage
- コンパクトな + noun: a compact ~
- コンパクトに + verb: compactly
- コンパクトにまとめる: to summarize concisely; to pack neatly
コンパクト has a positive connotation in Japanese, implying efficient use of space. It does not carry the negative nuance of "cramped" (狭い).
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軽量 (lightweight)