A proverb meaning that something small can nonetheless have a strong impact; size isn't everything.
彼は背が低いけれど優秀で、まさに山椒は小粒でもぴりりと辛いだ。
He's short but outstanding — truly a case of 'small but mighty.'
この家族経営の小さな店は評判が良い。山椒は小粒でもぴりりと辛いという感じだ。
This small family-run shop has a great reputation. It's a case of 'small but packs a punch.'
新人だが発言は的確で、山椒は小粒でもぴりりと辛いと評価されている。
Though a newcomer, his remarks are precise; people regard him as 'small but powerful.'