今回の試験は、準備不足だった割に良い点数が取れた。
I got a good score on this exam, considering I wasn't well-prepared.
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I drink a smoothie every day to make up for my lack of vegetables.
栄養の不足をサプリメントで補う。
Supplementing the lack of nutrition with supplements.
予算不足のため、そのプロジェクトは打ち切られた。
The project was discontinued due to a lack of budget.
政府は住宅不足の解消に取り組んでいる。
The government is working on solving the housing shortage.
有資格者が不足しているため、募集を拡大した。
Due to a shortage of qualified personnel, the recruitment was expanded.
当然ながら、準備不足で試験に落ちた。
Naturally, I failed the exam due to lack of preparation.
災害時、私たちは食糧不足に困りました。
During the disaster, we were troubled by a food shortage.
住宅不足は切実な問題だ。
The housing shortage is a serious problem.
日本の農業は、高齢化と後継者不足に直面している。
Japanese agriculture is facing an aging population and a shortage of successors.
Usage Notes
Used when something is not enough or missing. Can also mean dissatisfaction in certain contexts.
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