極小(ごくしょう)

ごくしょう
no-adjective, noun
minuscule; extremely small
size
1. minuscule; extremely small; microscopic; tiny
Describes something that is extremely small in size, scale, or amount.
極小(ごくしょう)のチップを開発(かいはつ)した。
They developed a minuscule chip.
顕微鏡(けんびきょう)でしか見(み)えない極小(ごくしょう)の生物(せいぶつ)がいる。
There are microscopic organisms that can only be seen with a microscope.
極小(ごくしょう)の部品(ぶひん)を扱(あつか)うには専用(せんよう)の工具(こうぐ)と高(たか)い技術(ぎじゅつ)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
Handling minuscule parts requires specialized tools and advanced skill.

Formation: 極(ごく) (extreme, utmost) + 小(しょう) (small).

Reading note: Can also be read きょくしょう, especially in mathematical contexts where it means 'local minimum.' The reading ごくしょう is standard for the general meaning of 'extremely small.'

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 極小(ごくしょう): extremely small (emphasizes extreme degree)
  • 微小(びしょう): minute, tiny (scientific/technical)
  • 最小(さいしょう): smallest, minimum (superlative)
  • 極大(ごくだい): extremely large (antonym)

Related Words

Antonym: 極大(きょくだい) (extremely large)
Compare: 微小(びしょう) (minute, tiny)
Compare: 最小(さいしょう) (smallest, minimum)
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