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JLPT N5 Beginner

下手

Unskillful or poor at an activity.

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ヘタ often used for emphasis or in casual writing
Na-adjective, Noun

Unskillful" / "Bad at something

Describes an objective lack of technical skill, dexterity, or aptitude when performing a specific task or activity.

Example

彼 の 絵 は 下手 だけど 、 面白い 。

His drawings are bad, but they're interesting.

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下手
へた, したて
Unskillful or poor at an activity.
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