By making a sharp cut into a shape, a piece is taken away so that there is less than before. Therefore, this character naturally carries the meaning of ‘a few’.
Words & Phrases
- 少子（shoushi）:The state of having given birth to only a small number of children.
- 少年少女（shounen,syoujo):A young boy and a young girl; youths who are in the early stages of life or adolescence.