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[しょう()·すう()]
shousuu
noun, adverb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 少数

noun, adverb, no adjective
  1. small number; few; minority

Definition and Synonyms for 少数

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
Fewness the quality of being small in number
Synonyms: 少数

Meanings for each kanji in 少数

» few; little
» number; strength; fate; law; figures

Categories 少数 is a member of

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

The new law will deprive religious minorities of their right to vote.
Everyone seems to have a bone to pick with someone, but only a few people can be philosophical about it.
She is always playing favorites with a few students but very strict with everyone else.
Our company is a small but elect venture business that assists in entry and totalling of questionnaires.
When the Incas were conquered by the Spanish about four hundred years ago, some of the Incas left Cuzco and went to Machu Picchu in the heart of Peru.

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