未満
Meanings
1
noun, used as a suffix, noun, adverb
Used as a suffix after a number or quantity to mean 'less than that amount', not including the stated number. Often contrasted with 以下 (or less, including the number). Can also be used as a noun or adverb.
Those under 18 years of age cannot use this service.
There were fewer than 10 participants.
You can buy this item for less than 1000 yen.
Usage patterns
- 〈数〉未満less than [number]
People under 18 cannot watch this movie.
- 〈数〉未満の〈人〉a person under [number]
Children under 5 are free.