scarcity of eligible men; man shortage
Colloquial term likening a lack of available men to a drought; often used in discussions of dating or marriage prospects. The opposite is 女ひでり (おんなひでり).
See also: 女日照り (おんなひでり)
This town has a man shortage, so it's hard to find a partner.
My friend was complaining that there's a scarcity of men lately.