少量
shōryō
Common
N2
noun
Translations
1.
small amount
2.
a little
Notes
少量 is often used in cooking or when referring to measurements, indicating a small or minimal quantity.
Examples
彼は少量の砂糖をコーヒーに入れた。
Kare wa shōryō no satō o kōhī ni ireta.
He added a small amount of sugar to the coffee.
少量の水を加えてください。
Shōryō no mizu o kuwaete kudasai.
Please add a little water.
この薬は少量で効果があります。
Kono kusuri wa shōryō de kōka ga arimasu.
This medicine is effective in small doses.