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残り少ない
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 残り少ない.
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Entry
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having little left; having few remaining; running short; running low; scant
Examples
おっと！火種が残りすくないぞ！薪割りしてくれ！
Whoops! There aren't many live coals left! Go make some kindling would you?
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