Small articles; accessories — small everyday goods such as accessories or little miscellaneous items.
机の引き出しに小物がたくさん入っている。
There are lots of small items in the desk drawer.
旅行用に小物入れを買った。
I bought a small pouch for travel items.
この店はかわいい小物が多いから、プレゼント探しにいい。
This shop has many cute accessories, so it's good for gift hunting.
A minor/insignificant person; a small fry — someone unimportant or a minor character (often derogatory).
あの政治家はただの小物だと彼は言った。
He said that politician was just a small‑time figure.
舞台では主役を引き立てる小物の役が多い。
On stage there are many minor roles that support the lead.
彼は自分を小物扱いされるのを我慢できなかった。
He couldn't stand being treated like a nobody.