苦手
にがて
nigate
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
苦手 (にがて (nigate)) means "Poor (at)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Poor (at)
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Example Sentences
私は数学が苦手です。
わたしはすうがくがにがてです。
I'm poor at mathematics.
数学は苦手だが毎日練習している。
すうがくはにがてだがまいにちれんしゅうしている。
I am poor at math but I practice every day.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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