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Meanings
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shortage of stock; scarcity of goods; in short supply
Describes a situation where goods or products are scarce, often due to high demand or supply chain issues. Commonly used as a noun or na-adjective.
The new product is in short supply and hard to get.
Due to the semiconductor shortage, car production is facing a scarcity of parts.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が品薄になるfor an item to become scarce/in short supply
The new game console has become hard to find in stores.
- 品薄状態が続くfor a shortage situation to continue
The shortage of masks continued for a while.
- 品薄で〈物〉が手に入らないunable to get an item due to it being scarce
I couldn't get the wine I wanted because it was in short supply.