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欠点

Shortcoming

Meaning

Shortcoming, 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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

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
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