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

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 自分の欠点

    one's own shortcoming

    人の欠点

    people's shortcomings

    他人の欠点

    another person's 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