少ない

Etymology
From. Possibly related to. Possibly cognate with the ku part in.

Adjective

 * 1) not many, few, little

Usage notes

 * 少ない cannot modify a noun to mean the referents of the noun are few.
 * Incorrect:
 * Correct:
 * To modify a noun, use, , , etc.
 * The negative form has no limitation.
 * Correct:
 * The negative form has no limitation.
 * Correct: