expression, i-adjective
short of hands; short-staffed; need more people
Used when there are not enough people to do a task. Often heard in workplaces or when organizing events.
今日は手が足りないので、手伝ってくれませんか。
We're short of hands today, so could you help us?
イベントの準備で手が足りなくて
We're in trouble because we don't have enough people for the event preparations.