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不足
fusoku
Description
「不足」は、必要な数や量が足りないことを表す言葉です。
"不足" is a word that expresses a lack of the necessary number or amount.
「運動不足」や「寝不足」のように、ほかの言葉とよく一緒に使われます。
It is often used together with other words, like in "運動不足" (lack of exercise) or "寝不足" (lack of sleep).
Meanings
不足fusoku
insufficiency; shortage; lack
最近、運動不足で疲れやすいです。
Lately, I get tired easily due to lack of exercise.
不足するfusoku suru
to be insufficient; to run short
水が不足しているので、大切に使いましょう。
Water is scarce, so let's use it carefully.
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Notes
- Etymology
不 (negation) + 足 (enough), literally 'not enough'.
- Nuance
often forms compounds like 寝不足 (lack of sleep), 睡眠不足, 人手不足.
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