不足
ふそく
fusoku
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 47 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
不足 (ふそく (fusoku)) means "Lack". The reading is ふそく (fusoku). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Lack
Also : Shortage · Deficit · Scarcity · Deficiency
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Example Sentences
睡眠不足で体がつらい。
すいみんぶそくでからだがつらい。
My body feels bad due to lack of sleep.
材料が不足しているので買いに行く。
ざいりょうがふそくしているのでかいにいく。
The materials are insufficient so I'll go buy some.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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