少すくなめ

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

somewhat less; slightly below; on the low side

Used to describe a quantity, amount, or degree that is a little less than a standard or expected level. Often used with nouns like 量, 人数, 塩分, etc.

• 今日きょうはいつもより客きゃくが少すくなめだ。

  There are somewhat fewer customers than usual today.

• 健けん康こうのために塩えん分ぶんを少すくなめにしてください。

  Please go easy on the salt for your health.