also: こにんず
small number of people; small group
Often contrasted with 大人数 (large number of people). Used when emphasizing that a group is small, such as for a gathering, class, or team.
See also: 大人数
Today's meeting will be held with a small number of people.
It's easier to ask questions in a small class.
Also means 'small number of people' and is more common in modern Japanese. 小人数 is slightly more formal or literary.
Standard kanji spelling with the most common reading.
Less common reading; こにんずう is preferred.
Compound of 小 (small) + 人数 (number of people). The reading こにんずう is a standard combination of the kun'yomi こ and on'yomi にんずう.