Japanese word

不備

Pronunciation

Romajifubi

Meaning

  • noundefect

Example

製品に不備があります。sei hin ni fu bi ga a ri ma su

There is a defect in the product.

Illustration for 不備 (defect)

More examples

説明書の不備が利用者の混乱を招きました。setsu mei sho no fu bi ga ri yō sha no kon ran o mane ki ma shi ta

The flaw in the instructions caused confusion for users.

Core concept

Centers on a gap in the parts, conditions, or preparation needed for something to function or meet a standard.

Common phrases

  • 不備があるfu bi ga a ru

    have a defect

  • 不備を指摘するfu bi o shi teki su ru

    point out a defect

  • 不備を修正するfu bi o shū sei su ru

    correct a defect

Similar words

欠陥kekkan: A fault in a product, system, or structure reduces its ability to work as intended.
欠点ketten: A weak or undesirable aspect lowers the quality or usefulness of a thing or plan.
手落ちteochi: A missed step or neglected detail makes work or a procedure incomplete.
不足fusoku: An amount or condition falls short of what is needed.

Definition in Japanese

必要なものが備わっていなかったり、手続きなどが十分に整っていなかったりすること。hitsu yō na mo no ga sona wa tte i na ka tta ri te tsuzu ki na do ga jū bun ni totono tte i na ka tta ri su ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 不備 (fubi) combines 不 (fu, "not") with 備 (bi, "prepare"), expressing the absence of something that should have been prepared or provided.

Usage tips

  • On Japanese forms, 不備 (fubi) can refer to missing or incorrect information, making it useful for describing incomplete paperwork rather than only a physical defect.

Other meanings

  • deficiencynoun
  • flawnoun
  • inadequacynoun

Opposites

  • 完備kanbicompletenessnoun

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