役不足

やくぶそく

Meanings

1. な-adjective, Noun dissatisfaction with the work (role) given to one; feeling oneself above the given work (role)
2. not up to the task; (being) out of one's depth See also: 力不足 (ちからぶそく).

Kanji

• 役 role. Read as ヤク.
• 不 un-
• 足 foot. Read as ソク.

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