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VocabJLPT N1

few in number

い-Adjective

Definitions

1. few in number

An adjective meaning few in number or scarce, used to emphasize that something is rare or limited in quantity. It modifies nouns directly, as in 「数少ない機会」meaning "one of the few opportunities," and highlights the rarity of what is being described.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why are there so few people willing to help around here?!

Sentence 2

It's so big in here, and there are barely any places to sit!

Sentence 3

Since that project involves few departments, it's moving along quickly.

Sentence 4

The newspaper urged people to stay alert even in areas with few reported casualties.

Sentence 5

"The fewer the ingredients, the more skill it takes," the chef said.