不全
Meanings
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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
incomplete; imperfect; insufficient; dysfunctional
Formal Sino-Japanese word for a state that is not complete, adequate, or functioning properly. Often used in compounds; in casual contexts, 不十分 or うまく機能していない may sound plainer.
We need to review the incomplete system.
This organization has fallen into dysfunction.
My father was hospitalized with heart failure.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が不全に陥るfor an organ or system to fall into a state of dysfunction
Excessive stress can cause the autonomic nervous system to fall into dysfunction.
- 不全感を覚えるto feel a sense of incompleteness or inadequacy
Unable to reach his goal, he felt a sense of inadequacy.
- 〈事〉が不全であるfor something to be in an incomplete or malfunctioning state
This system is still incomplete and not functioning properly.