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欠陥
kekkan
Description
「欠陥」は、物や仕組みに足りない所や悪い所があることです。
"欠陥" means that something or a system has a missing or faulty part.
車や商品などが安全ではない時によく使います。
It is often used when cars or products are not safe.
Meanings
欠陥kekkan
defect; flaw; fault
この車には欠陥が見つかった。
A defect was found in this car.
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Notes
- Etymology
欠 (lack) + 陥 (fall short), forming the sense of a serious deficiency.
- Nuance
欠陥 is stronger and more formal than 欠点, implying a genuine defect.
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