少数 — meaning in English
shōsuu
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English meaning
- few det A small number of; not many.
- handful noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
- minority noun A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
- smattering noun A shallow or superficial knowledge of a subject.
Senses
少数 is used for these senses in English:
- a few A small number of things.
- few (preceded by another determiner) An indefinite, but usually small, number of.
- handful A small number, usually approximately five.
- minority Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.]
- smattering A small number or amount of something.
few — full definition
- det A small number of; not many.
- pron A small number of people or things, used on its own.
handful — full definition
- noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
- noun Someone or something that is difficult to manage or control.