English–Japanese
“small number” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishōsū
Example
少数の学生が参加しました。shō sū no gaku sei ga san ka shi ma shi ta
A small number of students participated.
How to say “small number” in Japanese
“Small number” in Japanese is 少数 (shōsū).
Highlights the limited side of a comparison, whether it concerns an amount or a group of people.
Example sentences with 少数
少数の人しかこの方法の効果を知りません。shō sū no hito shi ka ko no hō hō no kō ka o shi ri ma se n
Only a small number of people know how effective this method is.
Tips for using 少数
- The noun 少数 (shōsū) often appears when a speaker contrasts a small group with the larger group around it, so it naturally covers both numbers and minorities.