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VocabJLPT N3

poor (at)

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. poor (at)
2. weak (in)
3. not one's cup of tea

This な-adjective means being bad at something, weak in an area, or having an aversion to something. It is used to describe both a lack of skill in a subject and a dislike or discomfort toward a person, food, or situation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why am I so bad at saying no?

Sentence 2

When did I get so bad at admitting my mistakes?

Sentence 3

When I'm emotionally drained, I have a hard time accepting people's kindness.

Sentence 4

I'll say it upfront — I'm not great at understanding people over the phone.

Sentence 5

I thought to myself, "Let's try, even with the things I'm not good at."