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weak point, weakness, vulnerability
A point of weakness or vulnerability in a person, plan, argument, or system. Can refer to personal shortcomings, strategic vulnerabilities, or flaws in reasoning.
彼の弱点は数学だ。
His weak point is math.
相手チームの弱点を分析して作戦を立てた。
We analyzed the opposing team's weaknesses and devised a strategy.
この計画の弱点は予算が不足していることだ。
The weak point of this plan is that the budget is insufficient.
USAGE:
Used broadly for any kind of weakness, whether personal, strategic, or structural. Unlike 欠点 (defect, flaw), which implies something inherently wrong, 弱点 emphasizes vulnerability that could be exploited or that needs strengthening.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 弱点を克服する: to overcome a weakness
- 弱点を突く: to exploit a weakness
- 弱点を握る: to have leverage over someone (lit. to grasp someone's weakness)