- to be sufficient; to be enough
- to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to deservein the form に足りる after a verbsee also
- to do (the job); to serve; to answer
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
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- to be sufficient; to be enough
- to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to deserve
- to do (the job); to serve; to answer
This meaning refers to the adequacy of something in quantity or quality to meet a need or requirement.
This meaning suggests that something has enough value or merit to justify taking action or undergoing effort.
This meaning indicates fulfilling a role or function effectively.
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"Ah, a raw egg for me!" "Is one enough?" "Yep, if I need more I'll top it up."
The average man fails not because he lacks ability, but because he lacks ability to concentrate.