shortage in Japanese
shortage in Japanese is 不足, 欠損 — shortage means a situation where there is not enough of something needed.
shortage in Japanese
不足
Pronounced: fusoku
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
欠損
Pronounced: kesson
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
What does "shortage" mean?
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noun A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
"Because of a water shortage, the village had to ration supplies."
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shortage in a sentence
- Because of a water shortage, the village had to ration supplies.
- The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage.
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What is "shortage" in Japanese?
"shortage" in Japanese is 不足, 欠損. shortage means: A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
How do you pronounce 不足?
"shortage" in Japanese is 不足, pronounced "fusoku".
How do you use "shortage" in a sentence?
Example: "Because of a water shortage, the village had to ration supplies." In Japanese, "shortage" is 不足, 欠損.
Are there other ways to say "shortage" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "shortage": 不足, 欠損.
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