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欠乏

A serious deficiency or critical lack of essentials.

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欠乏する verb form
闕乏 rare kanji
Noun, Suru verb

Deficiency / Lack

Describes a critical absence or scarcity of essential elements required for survival or operation.

Example

ビタミンC の 欠乏 は 、 病気 を 引き起こす こと が ある 。

A deficiency of vitamin C can sometimes cause illness.

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欠乏
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A serious deficiency or critical lack of essentials.
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