“Achilles heel” in Japanese
Short answer
Achilles heel in Japanese is “弁慶の泣き所” (benkeinonakidokoro). Full meaning: Achilles heel, one's weak point, shin.
Other ways to say “Achilles heel” in Japanese
泣き所
nakidokoro weak point, vulnerable point, Achilles' heel
鬼門
kimon the northeastern (unlucky) direction, person or thing to be avoided; weak point, Achilles' heel
アキレス腱
akiresuken Achilles tendon, calcaneal tendon; Achilles' heel, vulnerable point
泣きどころ
nakidokoro weak point, vulnerable point, Achilles' heel
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