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短所

tansho

Description

「短所」は、人や物の悪いところ、よくないところという意味です。

"短所" means the bad or undesirable points of a person or thing.

面接で「あなたの短所は何ですか」とよく聞かれます。

In interviews, you are often asked, "What are your 短所?"

Meanings

短所tansho

weak point; fault; shortcoming

私の短所は、少しせっかちなところです。

My weakness is that I'm a bit impatient.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    短 (short) + 所 (place/point), literally a "short point," i.e. a weakness.

  • Nuance

    短所 pairs naturally with 長所 (strong point); often used about personality in self-introductions.

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