Translation guide
This entry covers how to express the idea of an incomplete set in Japanese, such as a collection missing some items, a partial set of tools, or a set that is not fully assembled.
This tool set is an incomplete set.
Literally 'a set that is not complete/assembled'. 揃う means 'to be complete' or 'all present'. This emphasizes that items are missing.
This dish set is incomplete.
Used in commercial or formal contexts, meaning 'a set with missing items'. 欠品 means 'missing item' or 'stockout'.
This product is an incomplete set (with missing items).
Referring to a set of books, magazines, or collectibles where some volumes or pieces are missing.
Used for book or magazine series. 全巻 means 'all volumes', and 揃っていない means 'not complete'. Natural for describing incomplete manga or novel sets.
This manga set is not complete (missing some volumes).
Literally 'a set with a part missing'. 一部 means 'a part', 欠けた means 'missing' or 'chipped'. Can be used for various collectibles.
Describing a set that is incomplete because some items are broken, lost, or unusable.
Means 'a set with damage'. 破損 means 'damage' or 'breakage'. Used when items are physically broken, making the set incomplete.
This set is incomplete because there is damage.
Means 'a defective set'. 欠陥 means 'defect' or 'flaw'. Often used in manufacturing or quality control contexts.
While 不完全 (fukanzen) is correct, in casual speech Japanese speakers often use phrases like 揃っていない (not all present) or 足りない (insufficient) instead of the formal 不完全なセット. Choose based on context.
The figure set is missing a piece.
Defective sets were circulated in the market.