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Meanings
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Refers to a small, indefinite number of people, typically more than two or three but not many. Used as a noun, often with a counter or in a noun phrase.
Several people were absent from the meeting.
A few students asked questions.
Usage patterns
- 数人で〈動詞〉a few people (doing something) together
A few of us went on a trip together.
- 数人ずつ〈動詞〉to do something in groups of a few people each
The students were divided into groups of a few each.
- 数人しか〈動詞〉ないonly a few people (did/do something)
Only a few people came to the meeting.
- 数人程度〈事〉roughly a few people (in number)
There were only about a few participants.