noun
needy circumstances; often short of money
Describes a state of frequently lacking money or resources; often used with 〜の or 〜な to modify nouns.
彼はいつもふそくがちの生活をしている。
He always lives in needy circumstances.
ふそくがちな家計をやりくりするのは大変だ。
It's tough to manage a household budget that is often short.