不備
Meanings
noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
defect; deficiency; incompleteness
Used for something that is lacking, incomplete, or not fully prepared, often in formal contexts such as documents, systems, or preparations.
The submitted documents had deficiencies, so they were not accepted.
The plan still has many incomplete points.
Archaic valediction used at the end of a letter, similar to 'Yours in haste' or 'Written in haste, forgive omissions'. Not used in modern correspondence.
At the end of old letters, you sometimes see just '不備' written.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に不備があるthere is a deficiency/defect in something
There was a deficiency in the application form I submitted.
- 不備を指摘するto point out a deficiency
My boss pointed out the deficiencies in the report.
- 不備を修正するto correct a deficiency
Please correct the deficiencies and resubmit it.
- 不備なく〈動詞〉to do something without any omissions or deficiencies
You are required to submit the documents without any omissions.