人手不足
jintō busokunoun phrase★Intermediate💡 labor shortage
💼Business
formal
A situation where there are not enough workers to meet demand, often leading to operational challenges.
人手不足が深刻化している業界では、外国人労働者の受け入れが進められている。
In industries severely affected by labor shortages, the acceptance of foreign workers is increasing.
💡
Common in discussions about workforce shortages, economic policy, and labor market trends.
Collocations
人手不足が深刻化するlabor shortage worsens人手不足に悩むto struggle with labor shortage
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💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
This phrase is often used in formal settings like business reports or news articles.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Literal Translation
Do not translate as 'human hand shortage'; it has a specific economic meaning.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 人手 (jintō, 'manpower') and 不足 (busoku, 'shortage').
📝Usage Notes
Often used in business, economics, and policy discussions. Can refer to general labor shortages or specific skill shortages.
Word Breakdown
人手
manpower
root不足
shortage
root和英辞典