年少(ねんしょう)

ねんしょう
noun, no-adjective
young; junior in age
person
1. young; junior in age
Being younger than others, especially within a group such as a family, class, or team. Often used attributively with の or in compounds.
年少(ねんしょう)の子(こ)ども。
A younger child.
弟(おとうと)は私(わたし)より三(みっ)つ年少(ねんしょう)だ。
My younger brother is three years younger than me.
チームの中(なか)で最(さい)年少(ねんしょう)の選手(せんしゅ)が活躍(かつやく)した。
The youngest player on the team performed well.

Usage: 年少(ねんしょう) means younger or junior in age, most often used attributively with の or inside compounds. It is the antonym of 年長(ねんちょう).

Common collocations

  • 年少(ねんしょう)組(ぐみ): the younger group (e.g. in kindergarten)
  • 年少(ねんしょう)者(しゃ): a younger/junior person
  • 最(さい)年少(ねんしょう): the youngest

Similar words

Related Words

Antonym: 年長(ねんちょう) (senior in age)
Compare: 年下(としした) (younger)
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