この国は天然資源に乏しい。
This country is scarce in natural resources.
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Because Japan is scarce in resources, it relies on imports for many of its raw materials.
その島は自然の資源に富んでいる。
The island is rich in natural resources.
わが国は資源が少ない。
Our country has few resources.
太陽エネルギーは無尽蔵な資源だと言える。
Solar energy can be said to be an inexhaustible resource.
その国は富裕な天然資源に恵まれている。
That country is blessed with abundant natural resources.
古新聞を束ねて、資源ゴミとして出した。
I bundled the old newspapers and put them out as recyclable waste.
限りある資源を大切に使おう。
Let us use limited resources carefully.
このエリアは水産資源を保護するために禁漁区に指定されている。
This area is designated as a no-fishing zone to protect marine resources.
Usage Notes
Refers to natural materials (natural resources) or human potential (human resources) that can be used for a purpose.
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