cash shortage; lack of cash; illiquidity
Refers to a situation where there is not enough physical cash or liquid funds available, often used in business or personal finance contexts.
At the end of the month, I always struggle with a cash shortage.
The company went bankrupt due to a lack of cash.
資金不足 is a broader term for a shortage of funds in general, while 現金不足 specifically refers to a shortage of physical cash or immediate liquid assets.
Compound of 現金 (cash) and 不足 (shortage).