水不足

みずぶそく · mizubusoku

JLPT N2

Meaning

water shortage, water scarcity, lack of water

Examples

• 今年は雨が少なく、深刻な水不足に陥っています。 — There has been little rain this year, and we are facing a serious water shortage.
• ダムの貯水量が減り、水不足が懸念されています。 — The water level in the dam has decreased, and a water shortage is feared.
• 水不足のため、一部地域で給水制限が実施されています。 — Due to the water shortage, water supply restrictions are being implemented in some areas.