English–Japanese
“weakness” in Japanese
How to say “weakness” in Japanese
“Weakness” in Japanese is 弱点 (jakuten).
Focuses on a vulnerable part that makes a person, object, or plan less effective or easier to defeat.
Example sentences with 弱点
チームで協力すれば、お互いの弱点を補えます。chī mu de kyō ryoku su re ba o taga i no jaku ten o ogina e ma su
If we work as a team, we can make up for each other's weaknesses.
Tips for using 弱点
- In Japanese discussions, the word can point to a concrete vulnerability in an argument or plan rather than only to a personal limitation.
Other Japanese words for “weakness”
私の欠点は忘れっぽいことです。watashi no ket ten wa wasu re ppo i ko to de su
My weakness is that I am forgetful.
私の短所は、忘れっぽいことです。watashi no tan sho wa wasu re ppo i ko to de su
My weakness is that I am forgetful.
病気の後、体が衰弱しました。byō ki no ato karada ga sui jaku shi ma shi ta
My body weakened after the illness.