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足りない
tarinai
Description
「足りない」は、必要な数や量が十分にない、という意味です。
"足りない" means that the necessary number or amount is not enough.
お金や時間が足りないときや、人の考えが浅いときにも使います。
It is also used when money or time is insufficient, or when a person's thinking is shallow.
Meanings
足りないtarinai
not enough; insufficient; lacking
お金が足りないので、買えません。
I can't buy it because I don't have enough money.
足りないtarinai
lacking in sense; not bright
彼はちょっと足りない人だ。
He's a bit slow-witted.
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Notes
- Form
足りない = 足りる (to be enough) + negative ない.
- Nuance
足りない focuses on falling short of a needed amount; 足りている means there is enough.
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