の無さ・のなさ (no sa nonasa)

Meaning & usage

のなさ expresses the state of lacking something, often used to point out an absence like 経験のなさ or 常識のなさ. It attaches to a noun with の, and both spellings の無さ and のなさ are pronounced the same and function as a noun phrase. It often carries critical nuance, so it is common in evaluations of ability, attitude, or preparation.

Example sentences 8

1. 彼かれの仕事しごとを判断はんだんするには経験けいけんの無なさを考慮こうりょすべきだ。

   In judging his work, you should make allowances for his lack of experience.

2. クララの責任感の無さには頭に来る。

   Clara's lack of responsibility drives me mad.

3. 彼の計画性のなさに驚いた。

   I was surprised by his lack of planning.

4. 準備の無さが失敗の原因だ。

   The lack of preparation caused the failure.

5. 彼女の常識のなさに困っている。

   I am troubled by her lack of common sense.

6. 知識の無さを努力で補った。

   I made up for my lack of knowledge with hard work.

7. 危機感のなさが問題になっている。

   The lack of a sense of crisis is becoming a problem.

8. 思いやりのなさにがっかりした。

   I was disappointed by the lack of consideration.