小さな

Etymology
Appears starting from the. Derived as the -na adjective construction of -i adjective. See that entry for further details.

Adnominal

 * 1) small, little, tiny
 * 2) small, minor
 * 3) young, little
 * 1) young, little
 * 1) young, little

Usage notes
This term may only be used to directly modify a noun. In this grammatical role, it may be used largely interchangeably with, the -i adjective form. In predicative use, only may be used;  is incorrect grammar. Also, there is no adverbial form, only the regular -ku adverbial form of the -i adjective.