少量

しょうりょう
Alternative writings: 小量
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1

A small quantity or a small amount (of something physical, like ingredients or materials).

NounNoun Taking 'の'Na-Adjective

Examples

この薬は少量ずつ服用してください。

Take this medicine in small amounts (in small doses).

少量の塩で味を調える。

Season with a small amount of salt.

サンプルは少量しか残っていない。

Only a small amount of the sample remains.

2

A figurative sense meaning narrow-mindedness or lack of generosity; this use is limited or somewhat dated (often written 小量).

NounNa-Adjective

Examples

彼の小量さが職場の雰囲気を悪くしている。

His narrow-mindedness is souring the workplace atmosphere.

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