noun
minority ruling party; minority government
Refers to a ruling party or coalition that holds fewer than half the seats in the legislature, often relying on cooperation with other parties to pass legislation.
少数与党は法案を通すために野党の協力を得なければならない。
A minority ruling party must gain the cooperation of opposition parties to pass bills.
選挙の結果、少数与党が誕生した。
As a result of the election, a minority government was formed.
Compound of 少数 (minority) and 与党 (ruling party). The term is a straightforward modern political coinage.