Japanese

けついん
Meaning: vacancy; empty seat; shortage of personnel
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

欠
員

Example sentences

A sudden vacancy appeared, and replenishment became necessary.
欠員を補充するために、新しい社員を募集した。
We recruited new employees to fill the vacancies.
欠員の填足として、新しい職員が採用された。
A new staff member was hired to fill the vacancy.

Usage Notes

Refers to a situation where the number of people in a group or position is less than the fixed number.

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