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人手不足
hitodebusoku
Description
人手不足は、働く人が足りない状態のことです。
"人手不足" means a state where there are not enough workers.
お店や会社でよく使われる言葉で、忙しいのに人が少ない時に言います。
"人手不足" is a word often used in shops and companies when there are few people despite being busy.
Meanings
人手不足hitodebusoku
shortage of workers; lack of manpower
この店は人手不足で大変だ。
This store is struggling due to a shortage of staff.
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Notes
- Word formation
人手 (hitode, available workers/hands) + 不足 (busoku, shortage/insufficiency).
- Nuance
focuses on not having enough staff to do the needed work.
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