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Definition and Synonyms for 少数
| 1. | 少数 | 2つの部分のうち数の少ない方であること、またはそれに関連していること |
| Minority | being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts | |
| Synonyms: | マイノリティー, 少数, 少数派, 少数者 | |
| 2. | 少数 | 数が少ないという特質 |
| Fewness | the quality of being small in number | |
| Synonyms: | 少数 |
Meanings for each kanji in 少数
| 少 | few; little | Kanji Details » |
| 数 | number; strength; fate; law; figures | Kanji Details » |
Categories 少数 is a member of
| 1. | 値 | 合計、総、単位や個々の不明確な数量に有する特性 |
| Number | the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals | |
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Sample Sentences for 少数
著者たちはごく少数の種の雌も歌うと非常に明確に述べている。
The authors state quite categorically that the female members of only a small number of species also sing.
年齢による差別は法律違反であり、退職が強制されるのは、ほんの少数の職業においてである。
Age discrimination is illegal and retirement is mandatory in only a few occupations.
国民に関する固定観念がどれほど有害かを理解するには、少数の外国人と親しくなるだけで十分だ。
You only have to make a few foreign friends to understand how harmful national stereotypes are.
少数党はその法案を阻止するため、最後まで頑張りました。
The minority party made a last-ditch effort to block passage of the bills.
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