“Scarcity” in Japanese
Short answer
Scarcity in Japanese is “少なげ” (sukunage). Full meaning: scarcity.
Other ways to say “Scarcity” in Japanese
希少性
kishousei scarcity, rarity
払底
futtei shortage, scarcity, dearth, famine
不足
fusoku insufficiency, deficiency, shortage, lack, scarcity, deficit; dissatisfaction, discontent, complaint
欠乏
ketsubou deficiency, insufficiency, shortage, lack, want, dearth, scarcity
ふそく
fusoku insufficiency, deficiency, shortage, lack, scarcity, deficit; dissatisfaction, discontent, complaint
ぶそく
busoku insufficiency, deficiency, shortage, lack, scarcity, deficit; dissatisfaction, discontent, complaint
缺乏
ketsubou deficiency, insufficiency, shortage, lack, want, dearth, scarcity
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