少ない
すくない
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Few / Little
Examples
車が少ないです。
There are few cars.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「少ない」is an adjective meaning "Few / Little." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「少ない」is read as「すくない」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「少ない」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「少ない」mean in Japanese?+
「少ない」means "Few / Little". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「少ない」?+
「少ない」is read as「すくない」.
Is 「少ない」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「少ない」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「少ない」?+
車が少ないです。 — There are few cars.
Practice 「少ない」 with spaced repetition