短所
たんしょ
tansho
nounVocabularyLevel 74 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

短所 (たんしょ (tansho)) means "defect". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

defect

Also : demerit · weak point · shortcoming · disadvantage

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 短所 (たんしょ) means 'defect'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of defect.

Example Sentences

この本は短所です。

このほんはたんしょです。

This book is defect.

この本はとても短所です。

このほんはとてもたんしょです。

This book is very defect.

Kanji in this word

短
Short
Kunみじか.い
Onたん
JLPT N2
所
Place
Kunところ、どころ、とこ
Onしょ
JLPT N3

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