noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
lack of talent; incompetence; ineptitude
Formal or literary term for a lack of ability or talent. Often used in self-deprecating or critical contexts.
my own lack of skill; my incompetence
Humble expression referring to one's own lack of ability. Used in formal self-introductions or apologies.
The project failed due to his incompetence.
Though I am a person of little talent, I will do my best.
Though I am unskilled, I humbly ask for your kind guidance.
Standard kanji form.
Rarely used kanji form; 不才 is preferred.
Compound of 不 (not) and 才 (talent, ability). The spelling 不材 uses 材 (material, timber) and is a rare variant.