“Dwarf” in Japanese
Other ways to say “Dwarf” in Japanese
ドワーフ
dowaafu dwarf (esp. in folklore or fantasy literature)
矮人
waijin dwarf
一寸法師
issunboushi dwarf, midget, elf, Tom Thumb, Jack Sprat; Issun-bōshi (Japanese fairytale)
短稈
tankan short-stalked (of grains), dwarf
矮性
waisei dwarfism; dwarf, stunted, diminutive
小人
shoujin child (esp. one of elementary school age or younger); dwarf, midget, pygmy; person of little importance, insignificant person
ちび助
chibisuke pipsqueak, little runt, midget, dwarf
禿び
chibi small child, pipsqueak, small fry, small, cute versions of manga, anime, etc. characters, typically with oversized heads; short person, midget, dwarf; small animal, runt
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