不足

ふそく
JLPT:N3
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1

Insufficiency or shortage; a lack or deficit of what's needed (resources, time, funds, etc.).

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive VerbNa-Adjective

Examples

睡眠不足で集中力が落ちた。

Lack of sleep lowered my concentration.

資金不足のため、プロジェクトを延期した。

The project was postponed due to a lack of funds.

栄養不足は健康に深刻な影響を与える。

Nutritional deficiency has serious effects on health.

2

Dissatisfaction or complaint; a feeling that expectations or demands are not being met.

NounNa-Adjective

Examples

市民は行政の対応に不足を感じている。

Citizens feel dissatisfied with the administration's response.

従業員は待遇の不足を訴えた。

Employees complained about insufficient working conditions/compensation.

彼は結果に不足を感じ、さらなる改善を求めた。

He felt unsatisfied with the results and demanded further improvements.

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