(へた)

へた
adjective (na-adjective), noun
unskillful, bad at
1. unskillful, bad at
Describes someone who lacks skill or ability in something. The opposite of 上手(じょうず) (skillful). Can be self-deprecating when used about oneself.
I'm bad at singing.
Self-deprecating usage
()下手(へた)すみません
Sorry, my handwriting is poor.
Even if I'm not good at it, let's give it a try.

The opposite of 上手(じょうず). Uses the same grammar pattern: ~が下手(へた)です (bad at ~). It's considered polite in Japanese to be modest about your own abilities, so saying 下手(へた)です about yourself is common and not necessarily negative. Avoid using it directly about others as it can be rude.