English–Japanese

“inadequate” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifujūbun

Example

この説明は不十分です。ko no setsu mei wa fu jū bun de su

This explanation is inadequate.

Illustration for 不十分 (inadequate)

How to say “inadequate” in Japanese

“Inadequate” in Japanese is 不十分 (fujūbun).

Describes something that falls short of the amount, quality, or standard needed for a satisfactory result.

Full entry for 不十分: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 不十分

準備が不十分なまま、試験に臨みました。jun bi ga fu jū bun na ma ma shi ken ni nozo mi ma shi ta

They took the exam with inadequate preparation.

Tips for using 不十分

  • In formal Japanese, 不十分 (fujūbun) often evaluates an explanation, plan, or preparation as falling short of a required standard rather than merely describing a small quantity.

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