か欠kaくku
1.
To damage or impair a solid object, making it incomplete or less functional.
2.
To lack an essential quality or characteristic, resulting in an inadequate state.
3.
To remove a portion of a larger item through breaking or fragmentation.
4.
To neglect a responsibility or duty, leading to a deficiency in one's actions or obligations.
Example:
彼は人間としての感情を欠いていた。
ことか事欠kotokaくku
1.
To find oneself in a situation where essential resources or elements are unavailable, causing difficulties in fulfilling a task or need.
2.
To make an inappropriate choice or take an undesirable action when more suitable options exist, often implying poor judgment in the decision-making process.
Example:
彼は贅沢品は言うまでもなく、日用品を買うのにも事欠く。