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[しょう()·りょう()]
shouryou
noun, na adjective, no adjective

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[しょう()·りょう()]
shouryou

English Meaning(s) for 少量

noun, no adjective, na adjective
  1. small quantity; small amount
noun, na adjective
  1. narrowmindedness (esp. 小量)

Definition and Synonyms for 少量

Little a small amount or duration
Synonyms: いくらか, 一掬, 些少, 多少, 少量
Morsel a small quantity of anything
Synonyms: ピース, ひとひら, 一片, 小片, 少量
Handful a small number or amount
Synonyms: 一掴み, 一握, 一握り, 少量
Mite a slight but appreciable amount
Synonyms: 一撮み, 一点, 少量, 微塵, 微量

Meanings for each kanji in 少量

» few; little
» quantity; measure; weight; amount; consider; estimate; surmise

Categories 少量 is a member of

Small Indefinite Amount an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 少量

Sample Sentences for 少量

There is a bit of whisky in this bottle.
A small amount of alcohol will relax the mind and body and improve blood circulation.
This water contains a little alcohol.
A small amount of brandy is added to the whipped cream.
Supplies of food were low and we had to ration out the little that was left.

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