N1

sufficient to (V) / insufficient to (V)

V-る + にたる / にたりない

Describes whether something is sufficient or insufficient to carry out the action indicated by the verb, often in formal settings.

Examples

  • この証拠は説得力に足りない。

    This evidence is insufficient in persuasiveness.

  • 彼の経験は任務を遂行するにたる。

    His experience is sufficient to carry out the mission.

  • その説明は納得にたるものではない。

    That explanation is not sufficient to be convincing.

Quick check

彼の経験は任務を遂行するに___。

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