少

Prefix meaning small, little, or few.

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少ない adjective form, "few/scarce"

少し adverb form, "a little"

Prefix

Small / Little / Few

Indicates a small quantity, slight degree, or young age when attached to a noun.

Example

その少年はサッカーが上手です。

That boy is good at soccer.

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少

しょう

Prefix meaning small, little, or few.

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