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.
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.