ε°
JLPT N4
Few, little
Readings
Onβyomi: γ·γ§γ¦ (shou)
Kunβyomi: γγ(γ), γγ(γͺγ) (suko(shi), suku(nai))
β’ γγ.γͺγ (sukunai) β few, scarce, little
β’ γγ.γ (sukoshi) β a little, slightly
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ε°γ
γγγ
a little
ε°εΉ΄
γγγγγ
boy
ε°ε₯³
γγγγγ
girl
ζΈε°
γγγγγ
decrease
ε°ζ°
γγγγγ
minority
Example Sentences
ε°γδΌγΏγΎγγ
γγγ γγγΏγΎγγ
I rest a little.
δΊΊζ°γε°γͺγγ§γγ
γ«γγγ γ γγγͺγ γ§γγ
There are few people.
Cultural Note
β¨ ε° reflects the Japanese sensitivity to quantity, moderation, and precision.
β’ In daily life, people often emphasize ε°γγ γ (just a little) to be polite and considerate.
β’ Words like ε€ε° and ε°ζ° show the cultural importance of estimating amounts and acknowledging scarcity or minority.
β’ The kanji also conveys a sense of humility and restraint, which is highly valued in Japanese social norms.
β’ In daily life, people often emphasize ε°γγ γ (just a little) to be polite and considerate.
β’ Words like ε€ε° and ε°ζ° show the cultural importance of estimating amounts and acknowledging scarcity or minority.
β’ The kanji also conveys a sense of humility and restraint, which is highly valued in Japanese social norms.