also: こむら
noun
small village; hamlet
Refers to a very small settlement, smaller than a typical village (村). Often used in contrast to larger towns or cities.
彼は山奥の小村で生まれ育った。
He was born and raised in a small village deep in the mountains.
その小村にはコンビニすらない。
That hamlet doesn't even have a convenience store.
Compound of 小 (small) and 村 (village). The reading しょうそん is the on'yomi, while こむら is the kun'yomi, often used in names.