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VocabJLPT N2

to be sufficient

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to be sufficient
2. to be enough
3. to be worth doing
4. to do (the job)

This verb means "to be sufficient" or "to be enough," and it is often used in formal or literary contexts. It appears in phrases like 〜に足る, meaning "worthy of" or "sufficient for" something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You don't need cash — one card is all you need.

Sentence 2

Thinking that budget is enough? That's a bit naive.

Sentence 3

Deep down, I still feel like something's missing.

Sentence 4

She laughed and said, "If that's all you need, you're getting off cheap."

Sentence 5

Is this explanation alone enough to make an investment decision?