N2
てうす (teusu)
手薄
short-handed, understaffed, thinly spread (resources)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Indicates a lack of people, resources, or supplies in a particular area or for a task. Often used in business or organizational contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
現在、スタッフが手薄で、応援が必要です。
We are short-handed right now, so we need support.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "手薄"!
人手が_______で、仕事がなかなか進まない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 人手が足りない状況を表す「手薄」が適切です。
English: 「手薄」 (teusu) is appropriate to describe a situation where there are not enough people (short-handed).
English: 「手薄」 (teusu) is appropriate to describe a situation where there are not enough people (short-handed).
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