How to Say ‘Weakness’ in Japanese
弱み
yowami
[yoh-wah-mee]
💬 Usage Tip: [弱み] literally means “weak point.” In job interviews, it pairs naturally with [強み] (“strength”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: When asked for [弱み], it’s common to mention something manageable and immediately add how you’re improving it—showing growth matters.
Phrase Breakdown
弱み
yowami
[yoh-wah-mee]
weakness; weak point
Used in interviews to talk about areas you want to improve. Often paired with how you are working to improve it.
私の弱みは緊張しやすいところです。
My weakness is that I get nervous easily.
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