Quick answer
少 is the kanji for "Few". It is a JLPT N4 kanji. The main reading is すく.ない (sukunai). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Few
Also : Little · Small amount · Slight
Learn 少 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
4 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 少 represents 'FEW'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of few.
On-reading: しょう — sounds like 'sho' in 'show'. Kun-reading: すく.ない.
Example Sentences
少し待ってもらえますか？
すこしまってもらえますか？
Could you wait a little?
少なくとも三時間は練習します。
すくなくともさんじかんはれんしゅうします。
I practice for at least three hours.
Vocabulary using 少
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Learn 少 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.