欠点 Shortcoming

Meaning

Primary

Shortcoming

Alternatives

Fault, Drawback

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You have a lack of points. These are things about yourself you wish were better. These are your shortcomings.

Reading

けってん

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. Just watch out because けつ is being shortened to けっ here!

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 欠点を〜

  欠点を直す

  to fix a shortcoming

  欠点を知る

  to know one's shortcomings

  欠点をカバーする

  to cover up shortcomings

• 〜の欠点

  他人の欠点

  another person's shortcoming

  人の欠点

  people's shortcomings

  自分の欠点

  one's own shortcoming

• 欠点が〜

  欠点が見える

  to be able to see a shortcoming

  欠点が分かる

  to know a shortcoming

  欠点がある

  to have a shortcoming

Context Sentences

このテレビにも、欠点は一つだけあります。

This TV also has only one flaw.

今年、日本へ行くことについて、欠点は有りますか？

Are there any drawbacks about going to Japan this year?

あなたみたいなパーフェクトな人に、欠点なんてあるんですか？

Are there any defects for a perfect person like you?

Kanji Composition

1. 欠

   けつ Lack
2. 点

   てん Point