scarce

The company had to reduce production because raw materials were scarce.

原材料が不足していたため、会社は生産を減らさなければならなかった。

Due to the recent economic downturn, job opportunities have become scarce in the manufacturing sector.

最近の経済低迷により、製造業界での雇用機会が減少しています。

During the economic recession, skilled workers became scarce in the technology industry.

経済不況中、技術産業で熟練した労働者は不足しました。