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N1 Noun

欠点(けってん)fault, defect, flaw, weak point, weakness, shortcoming, drawback, failure (in an examination), failing grade

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      fault, defect, flaw, weak point, weakness, shortcoming, drawback

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    2. Noun

      2.

      failure (in an examination), failing grade

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    欠点 【けってん】

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      (わたし)長所(ちょうしょ)欠点(けってん)(おぎな)っています。

      I am compensating for my weaknesses with my strengths. {fault, defect, flaw, weak point, weakness, shortcoming, drawback, failure (in an examination), failing grade}

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      相手(あいて)欠点(けってん)をつく(こと)勝利(しょうり)(かぎ)である。

      Exploiting the opponent's weakness is the key to victory. {fault, defect, flaw, weak point, weakness, shortcoming, drawback, failure (in an examination), failing grade}

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      この(くるま)はカッコイイが、燃費(ねんぴ)(わる)いのが欠点(けってん)だ。

      This car looks cool, but its downside is its poor fuel economy. {fault, defect, flaw, weak point, weakness, shortcoming, drawback, failure (in an examination), failing grade}

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      欠点(けってん)克服(こくふく)するべく、(ぼく)欠点(けってん)真摯(しんし)()()うことにした。

      In order to overcome my shortcomings, I decided to sincerely confront my flaws. {fault, defect, flaw, weak point, weakness, shortcoming, drawback, failure (in an examination), failing grade}

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      これといった欠点(けってん)がない(ひと)()った(とき)(わたし)はそんな(ひと)がいるのかと(おどろ)いた。

      When I met a person who had no particular flaws, I was surprised that such a person existed. {fault, defect, flaw, weak point, weakness, shortcoming, drawback, failure (in an examination), failing grade}

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