寸すん足たらず

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun

a little too short; slightly short

Describes physical length that falls just short of what is needed or expected, often with a nuance of disappointment.

• このズボンは寸すん足たらずで、くるぶしが見みえてしまう。

  These pants are a little too short, and my ankles show.

• 寸すん足たらずのカーテンでは窓まど枠わくが隠かくれない。

  Curtains that are slightly too short won't cover the window frame.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun

slightly inferior; a bit worse

Used figuratively for quality, ability, or performance that is just a notch below expectations or standards.

• 彼かれの提てい案あんは寸すん足たらずで、説せっ得とく力りょくに欠かける。

  His proposal is slightly inferior and lacks persuasiveness.

• この翻ほん訳やくは寸すん足たらずな部ぶ分ぶんがある。

  This translation has some parts that are a bit lacking.