Word details
少数民族
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 少数民族.
Dictionary
Entry
1
minority ethnic group; ethnic minority; minority race
Examples
少数民族の雇用促進政策とはいっても、建前にすぎず、現状はマイノリティーが職に就けるチャンスなどほとんどない。
Although many pay lip service to the idea of affirmative action, in reality, very few minorities get hired.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
少
few, little
4 strokesFrequency 287JLPT N4Grade 2
On
ショウ
Kun
すく.ないすこ.し
数
number, strength, fate, law, figures
13 strokesFrequency 148JLPT N2Grade 2
On
スウスサクソクシュ
Kun
かずかぞ.えるしばしばせ.めるわずらわ.しい
Nanori
じゅ
民
people, nation, subjects
5 strokesFrequency 28JLPT N3Grade 4
On
ミン
Kun
たみ
Nanori
ひとみ
族
tribe, family
11 strokesFrequency 393JLPT N3Grade 3
On
ゾク
Nanori
つぎ
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