多少
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 多少
1
Adverb (fukushi); Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
a little; some; somewhat; slightly; to some degree; to some extent
Examples
今朝は空気が多少冷たい。
The air feels somewhat cold this morning.
スープに多少の塩が必要だと思う。
I think the soup needs a bit of salt.
2
Common noun
amount; quantity; number
Kanji in this Word
多
6 strokes
Frequency: 139
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
many
frequent
much
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお.い
まさ.に
まさ.る
少
4 strokes
Frequency: 287
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
few
little
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すく.ない
すこ.し
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