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VocabJLPT N2

fault

Noun

Definitions

1. fault
2. defect
3. failure (in an examination)

This noun means a flaw, shortcoming, or weak point in a person or thing. It is commonly used when discussing someone's personality, a product's drawbacks, or the weaknesses of a plan, often in contrast with strengths.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That idealism of yours — isn't the fault that you're not looking at the real world?

Sentence 2

Sometimes being a perfectionist is actually a fault in itself, right?

Sentence 3

The fault with this contract is that the scope of responsibility is vague.

Sentence 4

So the fault is having high ideals but failing to follow through.

Sentence 5

The thing is, the more you hide your faults, the harder it gets.