“Inadequacy” in Japanese
Short answer
Inadequacy in Japanese is “不適” (futeki). Full meaning: inadequacy, inappropriateness, unfitness, impropriety.
Other ways to say “Inadequacy” in Japanese
不適当
futekitou inadequacy, inappropriateness, unfitness, impropriety
力不足
chikarabusoku lack of ability, inadequacy, (being) out of one's depth
不備
fubi defect, deficiency, imperfection, inadequacy, lack; Yours in haste
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