少
すく.ない
sukunai
JLPT N44 strokesKanjiLevel 23 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
少 is the kanji for "Few". A common reading is すく.ない (sukunai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Few
Also : Little
Readings
kunすく.ない/ sukunaikunすこ.し/ sukoshionしょう/ shou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 少 represents 'FEW'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of few.
Reading ·
On-reading: しょう — sounds like 'sho' in 'show'. Kun-reading: すく.ない.
Example Sentences
少し待ってもらえますか？
すこしまってもらえますか？
Could you wait a little?
少なくとも三時間は練習します。
すくなくともさんじかんはれんしゅうします。
I practice for at least three hours.
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