N3319/1669
不足
nounnoun (generic)noun or participle taking the aux. verb するintransitive verbな adjectiveadjective (generic)
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Meanings
- insufficiency, deficiency, shortage, lack, scarcity, deficit
- dissatisfaction, discontent, complaint
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Example sentences
睡眠不足は体に悪い。
Lack of sleep is bad for your body.
資金が不足しているので、計画を変更する必要がある。
Since funds are insufficient, we need to change the plan.
この料理は塩が不足だ。
This dish is lacking in salt.
人手不足のため、残業が続いている。
Due to a shortage of workers, overtime continues.
彼女は給料に不足を感じて、転職を考え始めた。
She felt dissatisfied with her salary and started thinking about changing jobs.
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