# 少

> 少: few, little, scarce, minority

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- **On'yomi readings**: ショウ
- **Kun'yomi readings**: すく.ない, すこ.し
- **Meanings**: few, little, scarce, minority

## Notes

This kanji represents a small amount or lack of something. It is a core character often seen in compounds like shounen (boy) or sukoshi (a little). It is considered a JLPT N5 level character. Note the distinction between sukunai (few) and sukoshi (a little amount).