“Weak point” in Japanese
Short answer
Weak point in Japanese is “付け目” (tsukeme). Full meaning: weak point (to take advantage of), weakness; object, aim, thing to look at.
Other ways to say “Weak point” in Japanese
弱点
jakuten weak point, weakness, shortcoming, defect, flaw, sore spot, tender spot
泣き所
nakidokoro weak point, vulnerable point, Achilles' heel
不得手
fuete weak point, unskillfulness
ウィークポイント
uiikupointo weak point, weakness
短
tan fault, defect, weak point; minor; short
短所
tansho defect, demerit, weak point, disadvantage
急所
kyuusho vital part (of the body), tender spot, weak point, vitals; key point, essential point, crux (of a problem), heart (of a matter); male crotch (as a target in fighting)
鬼門
kimon the northeastern (unlucky) direction, person or thing to be avoided; weak point, Achilles' heel
付目
tsukeme weak point (to take advantage of), weakness; object, aim, thing to look at
つけめ
tsukeme weak point (to take advantage of), weakness; object, aim, thing to look at
つけ目
tsukeme weak point (to take advantage of), weakness; object, aim, thing to look at
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