“Fault” in Japanese
Short answer
Fault in Japanese is “過ち” (ayamachi). Full meaning: fault, error, indiscretion, faux pas.
Other ways to say “Fault” in Japanese
欠点
ketten fault, defect, flaw, weak point, weakness, shortcoming, drawback; failure (in an examination), failing grade
難癖
nankuse fault
短
tan fault, defect, weak point; minor; short
非
hi fault, error, mistake; going poorly, being disadvantageous, being unfavorable; un-, non-, an-
断層
dansou fault, dislocation; gap, discrepancy
有責
yuuseki fault, responsibility, culpability
故障
koshou fault, trouble, breakdown, failure, being out of order; damage (to a part of the body), injury, hurt; problem, hitch, obstacle, hindrance
難点
nanten fault, weakness, flaw, defect, drawback, disadvantage; crux (of a matter), difficult point, point of contention
フォールト
fooruto fault
そつ
sotsu slip-up, mistake, fault, error, oversight
失態
shittai blunder, fault, error, mistake, failure, disgrace
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