弱点 Weak Point

Meaning

Primary

Weak Point

Alternative

Weakness

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The weak point is your weak point.

Reading

じゃくてん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 弱点を〜

  弱点をカバーする

  to cover weaknesses

  弱点を知る

  to know one's weaknesses

  弱点をもつ

  to have weaknesses

• 弱点が〜

  弱点がある

  to have weaknesses

  弱点が分かる

  to understand the weak point

  弱点が見える

  to be able to see the weak point

• 〜の弱点

  一つの弱点

  one weakness

  人の弱点

  people's weakness

  自分の弱点

  one's own weakness

Context Sentences

虫がキライなことが、私の弱点です。

My weaknesses are that I don't do well with insects.

弱点を直すために、毎日エクササイズしました。

I exercised every day to fix my weaknesses.

二人は、弱点をカバーし合った。

The two covered each others' weaknesses.

Kanji Composition

1. 弱

   じゃく Weak
2. 点

   てん Point