noun, adverb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used for a numerically small group or quantity, often in contrast with 多数 (majority/large number). Can function as a noun, no-adjective, or adverbially.
Antonyms: 多数
少数の意見も尊重すべきだ。
We should also respect the opinions of the minority.
その会議には少数の人しか来なかった。
Only a few people came to the meeting.