Jisho

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やくぶそく 役不足
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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
1. dissatisfaction with the work (role) given to one; feeling oneself above the given work (role)​
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
2. not up to the task; (being) out of one's depth​Colloquial, See also 力不足 ちからぶそく
Jreibun
    いくら若いからと言っても、
  • たなか田中
    • さんのように能力が高く実績もある
  • ひと人
    • が
  • かかりちょうだいり係長代理
    • というのでは、いかにも
  • やくぶそく役不足
    • に思える。
It's true that he’s young, but a highly capable and accomplished person like Mr. Tanaka seems to be under-qualified for the mere position of deputy section chief.

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