noun
financial difficulty; shortage of funds; cash flow problem
Refers to a situation where an organization, project, or individual lacks sufficient money to operate or proceed. Often used in business or news contexts.
新規事業は資金難で中止になった。
The new project was canceled due to a lack of funds.
その会社は深刻な資金難に陥っている。
The company is facing serious financial difficulties.
Compound of 資金 (shikin, 'funds, capital') and 難 (nan, 'difficulty, hardship').