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

Context Sentences

虫がキライなことが、私の弱点です。

My weakness is that I can't stand insects.

弱点をなくすために、毎日エクササイズしました。

I exercised every day to get rid of my weaknesses.

二人は、弱点をカバーし合った。

The two covered each others' weaknesses.

Kanji Composition