のが下手
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no ga heta
to be bad at doing something
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のが下手
no ga heta
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to be bad at doing something
N5
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JLPT Level N5
Beginner · Basic sentence structures
Reading no ga heta
Post ID 50654
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📝 Usage Notes

to be bad at doing something

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のが下手
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern のが下手 mean?
To be bad at doing something
What JLPT level is のが下手?
JLPT N5 — Beginner · Basic sentence structures. To pass JLPT N5 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use のが下手 in a sentence?
Attach のが下手 (no ga heta) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is のが下手 formal or casual Japanese?
のが下手 is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember のが下手 long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.