Meaning

Primary

Weak Point

Alternative

Weakness

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The weak point is your weak point.

Reading

じゃくてん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

  • 弱点が見える

    to be able to see the weak point

    弱点が分かる

    to understand the weak point

    弱点がある

    to have weaknesses

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