不足

Meaning

1. nvsviadj-na
   insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; lack; scarcity; deficit
2. nadj-na
   dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint

Example sentences

• 産科医に加え、助産師も不足と我が国の産科医療が極めて深刻な状況にあることが改めて浮き彫りになった。

  With a shortage of midwives added to that of obstetricians it has become clear all over again that our country's obstetric care is in an extremely grave situation.

• 良質の建材が不足している。

  There is a shortage of good building wood.

• 良質の果物が冬には不足し、値段も高くなる。

  Good fruit is scarce in winter, and costs a lot.