Translation and Meaning of: 欠点 - ketten
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 欠点 (ketten) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ketten
Kana: けってん
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: failures; defect; weakness
Meaning in English: faults;defect;weakness
Definition: A flaw or disadvantage in something.
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Explanation and Etymology - (欠点) ketten
The word 「欠点」 (romaji: ketten) is a Japanese term that generally refers to a flaw, defect, or weakness. In everyday life, identifying our own 「欠点」 can be an essential step for personal growth, allowing us to work on our weaknesses and become better versions of ourselves. Recognizing a 「欠点」 in systems or products is also crucial for continuous improvements and innovations.
Etymologically, 「欠点」 is composed of two kanji: 「欠」 (ketsu), which means "to lack" or "not to have," and 「点」 (ten), which means "point" or "mark." The first kanji, 「欠」, is derived from a pictographic image of a person with an open mouth, symbolizing the idea of being "in lack" or "not complete." The second kanji, 「点」, illustrates a point, indicating a mark or highlighting an aspect. Therefore, when combined, these characters depict the idea of a "missing point," leading to the notion of a defect or flaw.
In everyday language, besides referring to flaws in people and objects, 「欠点」 can be used in academic and professional contexts to point out aspects that require attention or improvements. For example, when reviewing a report, highlighting the 「欠点」 can help the team adjust their work and refine the final result. This versatility makes the word an important linguistic tool in various layers of communication.
The awareness of 「欠点」 is considered a virtue in many cultures, as it leads to introspection and continuous improvement. In Japan, this pursuit of improvement is an integral part of philosophies like Kaizen (改善), a practice of continuous improvement used in various areas, from personal development to business and industry. Thus, understanding and acknowledging 「欠点」 are seen as important steps on the path to growth and development.
Synonyms and similar words
- 短所 (Tansho) - Defect, weakness; it generally refers to a negative characteristic of a person.
- 弱点 (Jakuten) - Weak point, vulnerability; it can be used for both personal aspects and strategies.
- 欠点 (Ketten) - Defect, flaw; refers to a failure or limitation in something or someone.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: けってん ketten
How to Write in Japanese - (欠点) ketten
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (欠点) ketten:
Example Sentences - (欠点) ketten
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi ni wa ketten ga arimasu
I have flaws.
I have a disadvantage.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese
- に - particle indicating the target or addressee of the action, in this case, "for me"
- は - particle indicating the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
- 欠点 - noun meaning "defect" or "flaw"
- が - particle indicating the subject of the sentence, in this case, "defect"
- あります - verb meaning "to have" or "to exist" in the present affirmative
Other words of the same type: noun
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