とぼ乏toboしいshiiとも乏tomoしいshii
1.
Describes a state of lacking essential resources or qualities, indicating insufficient quantity or presence, often resulting in hardship or disadvantage.
2.
Reflects a condition of poverty or scarcity, implying an inadequate level of something necessary for a decent standard of living or experience.
3.
Indicates an absence of richness or abundance, suggesting a stark limitation in variety or appeal, often associated with disappointment or unfulfilled potential.
Example:
この国には石油が乏しい。