English–Japanese
“not enough” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitarinai
Example
宿題をする時間が足りないです。shuku dai o su ru ji kan ga ta ri na i de su
I don't have enough time to do my homework.
How to say “not enough” in Japanese
“Not enough” in Japanese is 足りない (tarinai).
Shows that a required amount, degree, or condition has not been reached.
Example sentences with 足りない
このスープは四人分には足りないです。ko no sū pu wa yo nin bun ni wa ta ri na i de su
This soup is not enough for four people.
Tips for using 足りない
- The adjective 足りない (tarinai, "not enough") often appears in everyday phrases about money, time, or space.