noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
small amount; small quantity
Used for an amount or quantity that is small. Most common as a noun or before の, as in 少量の水; predicative uses such as 少量だ are also possible.
Antonyms: 多量
Add a small amount of water to the pot.
This medicine works well even in small amounts.
Only when written 小量
Rare sense, especially written 小量. In modern Japanese, 狭量 is a much more usual word for a narrow-minded or ungenerous disposition.
In older writing, 小量な人物 can refer to a narrow-minded person.
Adding a small amount of salt makes it tastier.
Please take the medicine little by little, in small doses.
This detergent works fine with just a small amount.