Few in Japanese
"few" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "few". The most common choice is shown first.
少View details →
Top pick
few, little
Reading: shou
4 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of '小' with one additional stroke. Having just a little.
What it carries
Rarity, youth, modesty. Aesthetic of 'a little is enough'.
Related kanji for "few"
寡Details →希Details →
few
ka
Composed of roof and head. Alone in house.
few
ki · spiritual
Shape of cloth and crossing threads. Rare textile.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for few?
The most common kanji for "few" is 少, read as shou. It means few, little. Related kanji: 寡 (few), 希 (few).
How many strokes does 少 have?
少 has 4 strokes.