貧しい

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 貧しい and read まずしい, it means poor in resources or meager in content.
• Basic usage: It is used for families lacking money and evidence too thin for a firm conclusion.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Material and figurative scarcity
  • Applied to people it is sensitive; applied to information it means insufficient richness.