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JLPT N3 Intermediate

苦手

Being poor at a skill or finding something hard to deal with.

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1 Noun, Na-adjective

To be bad at (a skill)

Describes a lack of aptitude or confidence in a specific skill or activity.

Example

私 は 数学 が 苦手 です 。

I'm bad at math.

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2 Noun, Na-adjective

Can't handle / Don't like

Expresses an aversion or inability to handle specific foods, people, or situations comfortably.

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苦手
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Being poor at a skill or finding something hard to deal with.
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