noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
unclear speech; poor enunciation
Describes speech that is physically hard to understand, often due to slurring, mumbling, or a speech impediment. Can also refer to a child's immature pronunciation.
彼の説明は舌足らずで、何を言っているのかよくわからなかった。
His explanation was unclear and I couldn't really understand what he was saying.
まだ小さいので、少し舌足らずな話し方をする。
Because he's still little, he speaks with a bit of a lisp.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
poorly expressed; inadequate explanation
Refers to expression that is logically or linguistically insufficient, leaving the listener with an incomplete understanding. Often used for explanations, arguments, or wording that lacks clarity or detail.
彼の提案は舌足らずで、具体的な内容がほとんどなかった。
His proposal was poorly expressed and had almost no concrete details.
この説明書は舌足らずで、初心者にはわかりにくい。
This manual is inadequately explained and hard for beginners to understand.