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少数派

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 少数派

ょうすうは
Noun
Freq #23058
1

minority group (party); minority

Examples
フォークを使う人々は、歴史的にみて、ずっと少数派であった。
Fork-users have historically been in the minority.

Kanji in this Word

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
13 strokes
Frequency: 148
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

number
strength
fate
law
figures

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
スウ
サク
ソク
シュ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かず
かぞ.える
しばしば
せ.める
わずらわ.しい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
じゅ
9 strokes
Frequency: 164
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

faction
group
party
clique
sect
school

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
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