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Keyword
few
Info
FrequencyTop 100
Type
Kyōiku (2nd grade) 
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KankenLevel 9
Heisig111
Readings
すこ
(47%)
すく
(11%)
Composed of
小
small
丿
slash left
Mnemonic

If you take something that is already small and slash at it a few times to break it into chunks, well, at the end you're going to end up only with a few pieces. If you'd had something bigger you could have broken it up into more chunks, but alas.

Used in kanji (21 in total)
歩
walk
妙
strange
砂
sand
秒
second
17 more...
Used in vocabulary (291 in total)
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient
a bit more; a bit longer
288 more...
Examples (200 in total)
Then please wait a little while.
There is one girl there.
A girl was standing there.
Please wait a moment; I will check.
Isn't it a little early?
I was a little surprised by his words.
In that moment, the girl was running.
I also understand that there is a part of me that is a little afraid.
The door opens, and a girl enters.
Please try drinking a little of this.
I feel like I'd like to take a little look.
That boy does not understand it.
However, that voice is completely that of a boy.
An amazing boy has appeared!
I still remember the dreams of my boyhood.
She blushed a little again.
No, actually I'm still a little worried.
There are quite a few guys like me, right?
At least, the king thought so.
I wonder why the color is a little different?
Thinking about it that way, I calmed down a little.
I think it's a bit quieter in there.
The boy simply wanted to be with his mother.
It might still be a little difficult.
When I turned around, there stood a girl.
Shall we move to a slightly different location?
I might have slept a little.
After thinking for a moment, I sent a reply.
He was a boy who did not look strong in the least.
After thinking for a little while, I opened my mouth.
As expected, there are few people passing by.
Has the atmosphere changed a little?
It seems we were just a little late.
Stop daydreaming and face reality for once.
I lower my voice slightly and check.
Oh, if only I understood him a little better.
So, just hang in there a bit longer.
So please wait a little longer.
But maybe I'll go a little further in.
I'm going to continue the conversation a little longer.
Next, I'll make it a bit longer.
This girl apparently didn't know either, and shook her head slightly.
The girl shouted with an angry expression.
Those girls were special.
It became a little easier to hear.
Won't you help me a little?
I smiled at the girl I once liked.
I have a feeling that it is a little different.
Someday, I might be able to meet the boy again.
Is it okay if I take a short break?
There was passion in the boy's heart.
Excuse me, I'll step out for a moment.
Let's try touching it just a little.
My heart hurts a little.
Please be a little quieter.
It would do the young lady good to learn a little about reality.
The speed may have dropped a little.
The girl's eyes narrow.
I wonder if my hair has grown a little.
My height has also grown a little.
After a brief silence, my father answered.
I remember the boy I met underground that day.
As expected, I am somewhat concerned about what people think.
In that case, I'm somewhat relieved.
So you've gotten a bit better, haven't you?
Even if you fail a little, it won't become such a big problem.
Sorry, I'm a little scared!
The girl turned to look this way.
It seems you've grown a little.
He opens his eyes wide, as if slightly surprised.
I stand up and walk a little, as if to confirm the feel of the floor.
I never thought I'd get this confused just because my memory seemed to be coming back a little.
It's fine if I run a little, right?
His jokes have a bit of a spiteful edge.
The ache in her chest told the girl that this was love.
Let's go a little to the left.
Is he perhaps holding back a little after all?
Thinking so, I decided to try changing my approach a little.
Please be a little careful.
It is an extremely small number.
Talking about it will bring some relief.
Please keep your voice down a little.
I get it, so keep your voice down a little!
The girl slowly moved her lips.
There are few things that are truly valuable.
My breathing became a little easier.
It seems we are a little late.
I'll go, all right, but I'll be a little late.
I'm going to get some fresh air for a little while.
Who are the girls, and what is their purpose?
Maybe I should practice a bit more with the gun too.
Perhaps I still have a slight fever, for my vision is blurry.
The boy was simply listening to that confession.
The boy senses that.
It will be ready soon, so please wait a moment.
I am a little surprised by that answer.
Could you please wait a moment after that?
Though somewhat exasperated, I must convey at least this.
I am slightly wary, wondering if the confusion will increase again.
I have a little money, so shall we look for a place to stay?
I'd like us to get a bit closer someday.
The way it was put is so funny that I laugh a little.
I wish you would put it a little more moderately.
After thinking for a moment, I take out my cell phone.
She is a young girl about six or seven years old.
From now on, please get to know me, even if it is little by little.
It would be nice if we could gradually become closer starting from this opportunity.
It's little by little, but I feel like I'm starting to see how to solve it.
You can enjoy the wonders of this place a little more.
The voice grew a little louder.
The words the boy uttered next silenced her completely.
The girl collapsed on the spot like a puppet whose strings had been cut.
I'm going out for a little while again.
He is certainly capable, but he's a little cold.
The ears peeking through the gaps in the hair are slightly red.
I was a fool for thinking, even a little, that he was a good person.
Learn to enjoy food with your eyes a little, will you?
Please wait here for a moment.
Once your stomach is full, you'll feel a little better.
Could you lend me a little money?
Come on, we're just a little way from the venue.
I'm stepping away for a moment, so go back to the venue.
The green light gradually weakens.
Surely I am not the only one with such memories of boyhood.
I stood up, a little tense.
Please move your desk back a little.
So, just for now, please let me be a little spoiled.
Rather, it exudes an atmosphere that makes one want to act a little spoiled.
A large bag was lying a little way off.
He was gazing at the scenery spread out before him, narrowing his eyes slightly.
The boy's name was Akira.
Perhaps because I had a little too much to drink, the tea tastes incredibly good.
I woke up a little before you.
We are short on time, so please speed things up a little.
However, isn't it a bit flashy?
I wonder if I partied a little too hard.
This dress is a little tight across the bust.
I was aware that my tone had become a little sharp.
The girl looks down into the smoke with a worried expression.
Saying so, the black-haired boy smiled.
I look at the black-haired girl again.
The mountain's greenery has deepened in the short time since I last saw it.
The girl opened her deep blue eyes wide.
The answer that came back was truly characteristic of a young girl.
If you feel even the slightest irritation, spit it out right away.
If I can buy even a little time, that's good enough.
The girl was surprised by its majestic appearance.
This one is a little damaged too, but it should be fine to ride.
The girl looked very hurt.
There is little data. Therefore, we can't draw a conclusion yet.
That is a bit of a shock.
Unusually for the genius boy who always overflowed with confidence, his voice was trembling.
The girl nodded slightly and looked down.
A little way off, footsteps were following.
It seems I've gotten a little used to this posture too.
I've been doing it a little at a time every day, so I'm almost done.
She wipes away her sweat and speaks to the girl.
Isn't there a less abrasive way to put it?
Because there is little wind movement, the smoke hardly moves and only expands.
She is embracing a blonde girl with the same face.
Judging that the effect isn't strong enough, the boy chants the same spell over and over.
His mouth was slightly open, and his teeth were visible.
It is now a little past noon.
I could tell that a slight smile was mixed into the boy's voice.
Maybe they had been training; they're a little out of breath.
The girl continued her explanation in a matter-of-fact manner.
She was a very ordinary girl.
It feels like it would break if handled even a little roughly.
Although I maintained a blank expression, I was slightly shaken.
I lived in a place where there were few opportunities to interact with people.
The girl swings the tool she holds in her hand.
We need to divert the topic a little.
Honestly, it was a little unexpected.
Standing there was a beautiful girl.
Standing there was an incredibly beautiful girl.
Let's train a little more in order to regain our former strength.
Rio responds in a slightly stiff voice.
That was quite an impressive performance, boy.
It is a book slightly larger than a palm.
If you do that, you might feel a little better.
My hand slipped a little.
Uhh, could you tell me a bit more about that?
It was funny, and I laughed just a little.
My chest aches with just a little regret.
They are similar, but just a little different.
The girl who was inside the room looked up and smiled just a little.
I rarely even talk to my siblings.
Even among siblings, there are still slight differences, aren't there.
We are just about to reach the main road.
I am a bit bad at remembering people, so I am envious.
I am led by a girl who pulls my sleeve.
Thanks to that, some of the tension eased.
I get a little jealous.
May I keep this for a little while?
This time, it may take a little time.
The writing was slightly blurred, but it was readable without any problem.
Let's try it once more, this time with a little more speed.
You should take a little rest.
The fewer the factors of concern, the better.
They're probably letting their imagination run wild based on very little information.