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
This report has insufficient information.
Because the budget is too small, we have no choice but to scale down the plan.
Compound of 過 (excess, over-) and 少 (few, little), literally 'excessively few'. The reading is on'yomi.