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JLPT N3 Intermediate

少量

A formal term for a small quantity or amount, often used in recipes or instructions.

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小量 less common spelling
Noun, Na-adjective

A Small Amount / A Small Quantity

Describes an unspecified but limited quantity of a substance, often used in technical, medical, or culinary contexts.

Example

スープ に 醤油 を 少量 加え ます 。

Add a small amount of soy sauce to the soup.

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少量
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A formal term for a small quantity or amount, often used in recipes or instructions.
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