noun
materials shortage; lack of materials
Refers to a shortage or insufficiency of physical materials, supplies, or ingredients needed for production, construction, or cooking.
材料不足で工事が遅れている。
Construction is delayed due to a materials shortage.
材料不足のため、今日はこの料理を作れません。
We can't make this dish today because we're short on ingredients.
Compound of 材料 (ざいりょう, 'materials') and 不足 (ぶそく, 'shortage').