too few; too little; insufficient
Used to describe an amount, number, or degree that is below what is needed or expected. Often appears in formal or technical contexts, such as reports or evaluations.
Antonyms: 過多
この報告書は情報が過少だ。
This report has insufficient information.
予算が過少なため、計画を縮小せざるを得ない。
Because the budget is too small, we have no choice but to scale down the plan.
excess; surplus; superabundance
under-reporting; under-declaration
undercapitalization; inadequate capital
oligohydramnios
Compound of 過 (excess, over-) and 少 (few, little), literally 'excessively few'. The reading is on'yomi.