← Dictionary
少
few · little · a little
N5On: しょうKun: すく、すこ
Memory Aid
The kanji 少 (little, few) suggests a smaller version of 多 (many) with fewer strokes. It also resembles 小 (small) with an added stroke, indicating a further reduction or 'a little bit'.
'Suku' — Imagine a SCUBA diver seeing very FEW fish.
Vocabulary
少しすこしa little, a few
少ないすくないfew, little (adjective)
少年しょうねんboy
少女しょうじょgirl
Example Sentences
砂糖を少し入れてください。
Please add a little sugar.
お金が少ないです。
I have little money.
公園で少年が遊んでいます。
A boy is playing in the park.
あの少女はとてもかわいい。
That girl is very cute.