けつぼう
N1闕乏
欠乏缺乏
[ketsubou]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
deficiency; insufficiency; shortage; lack; want; dearth; scarcity
Example Sentences
戦時中は物資の闕乏に多くの国民が苦しんだ。
During the war, many citizens suffered from a shortage of supplies.
深刻な人材の闕乏が業界全体の課題となっている。
A serious shortage of talent has become a challenge for the entire industry.
ビタミンの闕乏は様々な病気の原因になりうる。
A deficiency in vitamins can cause various diseases.