難 点(なんてん)

なんてん

noun

weak point; drawback; difficulty

1. weak point; drawback; difficulty; fault

A problematic aspect or shortcoming of something, especially one that prevents it from being ideal. Composed of 難(なん) (difficulty) + 点(てん) (point).

唯一(ゆいいつ)の難点(なんてん)は値段(ねだん)が高(たか)いことだ。

The only drawback is that the price is high.

このプランにはいくつかの難点(なんてん)がある。

This plan has several weak points.

駅(えき)から遠(とお)いのが難点(なんてん)だが、環境(かんきょう)は申(もう)し分(ぶん)ない。

Being far from the station is a drawback, but the environment is impeccable.

Usage

難点(なんてん) is used to identify specific flaws or issues with something that is otherwise acceptable or good. It is commonly used when evaluating products, plans, proposals, or locations. The pattern ～が難点(なんてん)だ (the ~ is a drawback) is very common.

Common collocations

難点(なんてん)がある (there is a drawback)
唯一(ゆいいつ)の難点(なんてん) (the only drawback)
～が難点(なんてん)だ (~ is a weak point)
難点(なんてん)を克服(こくふく)する (overcome a weakness)

Similar words

欠点(けってん) means fault or defect and is stronger and more critical. 短所(たんしょ) means shortcoming and is often used about people. 難点(なんてん) is neutral and objective, commonly used in evaluative contexts.

Related Words

Synonym: 欠点(けってん) (fault, defect (stronger))

Synonym: 短所(たんしょ) (shortcoming (often of people))

Compare: 難所(なんしょ) (difficult spot)

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Added 2026.3.8 19:15 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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