苦手
にがて
nigate
nounVocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

苦手 (にがて (nigate)) means "poor (at)". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

poor (at)

Also : weak (in) · dislike (of)

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Meaning ·

The word 苦手 (にがて) means 'poor (at)'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of poor (at).

Example Sentences

この本は苦手です。

このほんはにがてです。

This book is poor (at).

この本はとても苦手です。

このほんはとてもにがてです。

This book is very poor (at).

Kanji in this word

苦
Trial / Worry / Scowl
Kunくる.しい、ぐる.しい、くる.しむ
Onく
JLPT N3
手
Arm / Hand / Skill
Kunて、た
Onしゅ、ず
JLPT N4

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