少

This is the kanji for a little, few, or slight.

on readings:
  • shou
kun readings:
  • suko
  • suku
examples:
希少 kishō scarce, rare
希少価値 kishō kachi scarcity value
少年 shounen boy
少々 shoushou a little
少し sukoshi a little
少ない sukunai not much

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Last ∆ on 25 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.