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ささやか
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This is only used in the phrase “ささやか な 贈り物ですが、受けとて下さい。”（ささやか な おくりもの ですが うけとて ください。） = This is a rather humble, poor gift, but please accept it nonetheless. It’s what you say when you’re giving a gift to someone.
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小さい
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physically small.
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些細
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Small, in the sense of petty or trifling, insignificant. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Don’t bother me with such trivial complaints. Here’s a good phrase to learn:“些細な事に気を使うな！” （ささいなことにきをつかうな）= Don’t worry about such trivial things!
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わずかな
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わずかの:insignificant. Also, barely. The chances of surviving this surgery are insignificant. Or trifling:I have a scant 34 cents to my name. Don’t waste my time with such insignificant nonsense.
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