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N5 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

下手(へた)unskillful, poor, awkward

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      1.

      unskillful, poor, awkward

      Antonyms:

    2. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      2.

      imprudent, untactful

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    下手 【へた】ヘタ

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    Examples

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      (かれ)()()のが下手(へた)だ。

      He is not good at writing letters.

      • N5

      彼女(かのじょ)(およ)のが下手(へた)です。

      She is bad at swimming.

      • N5

      (ぼく)は、球技(きゅうぎ)がとても下手(へた)です。

      I am not very good at ball sports.

      • N5

      ダンスの先生(せんせい):「(おど)りが下手(へた)(ひと)は、もっと練習(れんしゅう)をした(ほう)がいいよ。」

      Dance teacher: 'If you are not a good dancer, you should practice more.'

      • N5

      (おとうと)より(わたし)(ほう)()()くのが下手(へた)です。

      I am bad at drawing pictures than my younger brother.

      • N4
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