Meaning of 欠く in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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欠くJLPT 1
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Kana Readingかく
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Romajikaku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `ku` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to lack; to break; to crack; to chip
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Example Sentences
欠く, かく used in context
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本書の欠点は、既婚者である著者が非婚をすすめても、説得力を欠く事である。
The weak point of this book is that it's less than persuasive when the married author recommends not being married.
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You must not lack decorum dealing with your benefactors.
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Effort is essential to studying.
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He was devoid of human feeling.
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He was careless in handling his pistol.
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The telephone is essential to modern life.
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