minority in Japanese
minority in Japanese is 少数 — minority means a smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
minority in Japanese
少数
Pronounced: shōsuu
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.]
What does "minority" mean?
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noun A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
"Only a minority of voters supported the proposal."
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noun A group of people distinguished by ethnicity, religion, or other traits, who make up a smaller and often disadvantaged part of a larger society.
"The organization advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities."
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adj Relating to, or held by, a smaller group rather than the majority.
"It was a minority opinion within the committee."
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minority in a sentence
- Only a minority of voters supported the proposal.
- The organization advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities.
- It was a minority opinion within the committee.
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What is "minority" in Japanese?
"minority" in Japanese is 少数. minority means: A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
How do you pronounce 少数?
"minority" in Japanese is 少数, pronounced "shōsuu".
How do you use "minority" in a sentence?
Example: "Only a minority of voters supported the proposal." In Japanese, "minority" is 少数.
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